Murder Takes a Vacation

A Mrs Blossom Mystery

(Author) Laura Lippman
Format: Paperback
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'A page-turner.' KATE ATKINSON 'Playful and witty and completely absorbing.' ANN CLEEVES 'The master.' GILLIAN FLYNN Meet Mrs Blossom. . . A widower who has never left the US A grandmother with a knack for blending in A lottery winner with an unexpected fortune Determined to finally see the world, she's starting with a cruise along the Seine. Just twenty-four hours into Mrs Blossom's trip, however, a man is dead, a precious artefact is missing, and a mysterious stranger is claiming her life is in danger. Surrounded by luxury food, quaint towns and people with staggeringly high net worths, she has no idea who she can trust. But maybe blending into the background has its perks - whoever is responsible will never see this most unlikely of detectives coming. Readers loved Murder Takes a Vacation: 'Mrs. Blossom is a delight!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Charming, fun, a little sassy, and always observant. What a lovely treasure of a read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Every single person I know needs to read this book immediately. . . Imagine The Maltese Falcon starring Miss Marple and Tom Ripley.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fun mystery, Laura really shares some poignant observations about age, body image and just feeling invisible as a woman. Definitely recommend!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Publisher:
Faber & Faber
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780571394623
Publish year:
2025
Publish date:
Aug. 14, 2025

Laura Lippman

Laura Lippman is a bestselling American author known for her gritty and suspenseful crime novels, particularly her Tess Monaghan series. With a keen eye for detail and complex character development, Lippman's work has been praised for its authenticity and psychological depth, making her a standout in the genre of crime fiction.

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