Mastering the Art of French Murder, An American In Paris Mystery (signed)

New York: Kensington Publishing Corp, 2023. Appears unread. SIGNED by the AUTHOR (her signature only, NOT personalized to anyone). SIGNED copies are SCARCE. Fine condition in a bright, shiny Near Fine dust jacket. The jacket would also be Fine but for a tiny nick to its rear panel -- NO chips, tears, creases or fading. Sharp corners. Clean, square and tight. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. Pages are crisp, clean and unmarked -- apparently never read. 2023. First printing thus with complete number row (10 987654321) on the copyright page. Bound in the original off white cloth, decorated in shiny crimson metallic. From the publisher: "As Paris rediscovers its joie de vivre, Tabitha Knight, recently arrived from Detroit for an extended stay with her French grandfather, is on her own journey of discovery. Paris isn't just the City of Light; it's the city of history, romance, stunning architecture . . . and food. Thanks to her neighbor and friend Julia Child, another ex-pat who's fallen head over heels for Paris, Tabitha is learning how to cook for her grand-páere and Oncle Rafe. Between tutoring Americans in French, visiting the market, and eagerly sampling the results of Julia's studies at Le Cordon Bleu cooking school, Tabitha's sojourn is proving thoroughly delightful. That is, until the cold December day they return to Julia's building and learn that a body has been found in the cellar. Tabitha recognizes the victim as a woman she'd met only the night before, at a party given by Julia's sister, Dort. The murder weapon found nearby is recognizable too - a knife from Julia's kitchen. Tabitha is eager to help the investigation, but is shocked when Inspector Merveille reveals that a note, in Tabitha's handwriting, was found in the dead woman's pocket. Is this murder a case of international intrigue, or something far more personal?". SIGNED by the AUTHOR. First Printing Thus. Hardcover. Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 8vo. (viii), 262pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.