About this series
A French Village Mystery is a series by Greg Mosse. We list 4 books in this series so far, in reading order.
Start with Book 1: The French Bookshop Murder: A brand-new utterly gripping and charming cozy murder mystery series.
Tagged on most books in this series: Village, British, Culinary and Murder.
If you like A French Village Mystery, try The Stain-Busting Mysteries by Sharon Short and Cotswolds Murder Mysteries by STELLA CAMERON.
What readers say
Readers enjoy A French Village Mystery for its sunny Provencal setting, a cozy village bookshop run by an English newcomer, good food and atmosphere, quirky villagers and a dog, and an original treasure-hunt puzzle woven into the crime. Some call the prose lovely. Common criticisms are slow pacing with the murder arriving late, a large cast and frequent viewpoint switches that are hard to follow, heavy description, an unconvincing amateur sleuth, and predictable culprits with rushed endings.
Best for: Readers who want a slow, atmospheric cozy in the south of France more than a tight puzzle.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated November 2026.
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