Elodie Marais
Elodie Marais writes destination cozy mysteries set on a floating bookshop barge in sun-washed France. Each book pairs a satisfying murder puzzle with croissants, markets, and gentle community life—low grit, high comfort, and a dash of French charm. When trouble drifts to her mooring, Elodie follows clues with calm wit, and her cat Pistou— plus recipes you can try at home.
Books & What’s Next
Books
Out Now:
A Murder Afloat in Avignon
A Cassoulet Conspiracy in Carcassonne
A Harbor Homicide in Sete
A Mulled Murder in Strasbourg
A Provencal Poisoning in Arles
Croissants & Catnaps
Forthcoming:
A Vineyard Vendetta in Mervois
What’s Next
Elodie is currently writing the follow up to
A Provencal Poisoning in Arles which will come out later in the year: A Vineyard Vendetta in Mervois.
Background
Elodie Marais spent three decades teaching French literature and creative writing, then traded timetables for tide-lines by buying a small bookshop barge on the Rhône. She still can’t resist a good story structure, a fair clue, or a student-like question asked at the wrong time. Her mysteries blend classroom-sharp observation with a retiree’s steady patience.