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Elodie Marais

Destination mysteries in high comfort

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.

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A Murder Afloat in AvignonA Harbor Homicide in SèteA Cassoulet Conspiracy in Carcassonne
Profile & catalogue notesElodie Marais

Canal & Croissant Mysteries

Books & What's Next

Book 1A Murder Afloat in AvignonPublishedBook 2A Harbor Homicide in SètePublishedBook 3A Cassoulet Conspiracy in CarcassonnePublishedBook 4A Mulled Murder in StrasbourgPublishedBook 5A Provençal Poisoning in ArlesPublishedBook 6A Vineyard Vendetta in MinervoisPublishedBook 7A Dragon Day Murder in ColliourePlanned publicationBook 8A Silk Scandal in LyonPlanned publicationShort storyCroissants & CatnapsPublished

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.

Books by Elodie Marais

A Murder Afloat in AvignonAvailableA Harbor Homicide in SèteAvailableA Cassoulet Conspiracy in CarcassonneAvailableA Mulled Murder in StrasbourgAvailableA Provençal Poisoning in ArlesAvailableA Vineyard Vendetta in MinervoisAvailableA Dragon Day Murder in ColliourePlanned publicationA Silk Scandal in LyonPlanned publicationCroissants & CatnapsAvailable