The French Word for Murder

The French Word for Murder is the story of Bradley and Veronica Piper, an affected Bay Area couple who make a small fortune in advertising and buy their dream home in the tiny French village of Saint-Arnac. They purchase the home En Viager, meaning they have to wait for the current resident, Agnes Depuy, to die before taking possession. The problem is that despite being very old and in bad health, Agnes just won’t die. Desperate to move in, Bradley and Veronica go to France to hurry the process along.

The French Word for Murder is a pause-resisting, comedically dark novel perfect for overseas plane travel en route to finding your ideal Provencal getaway.

©2022 Desmond LaVelle (P)2023 Desmond LaVelle

Great fun!

Loved this story about hapless snobs who try and live out their dreams when things go terribly wrong. Mr. LaVelle writes in great detail, which allowed me to escape in the story, scenery and adventures of this seemingly doomed trio. Good narrator as well. Grabbed my attention immediately and didn’t let go! Highly recommend!