M.L. Longworth

M.L. Longworth is a highly accomplished Canadian author, best known for her Verlaque and Bonnet Provençal Mystery series. She spends much of her time in Aix-en-Provence, a picturesque town in Southern France, which provides the setting for her intriguing detective novels. Longworth's deep connection to the region allows her to bring the area to life through her rich and vivid descriptions, making readers feel as if they are truly immersed in the story.

In addition to her successful mystery series, Longworth has also written for various prestigious publications, including The Washington Post, The Times (London), The Independent, and Bon Appétit magazine. Her versatile writing skills are evident in her ability to craft engaging fiction as well as insightful nonfiction pieces. Longworth's extensive writing experience has given her a unique perspective and a deep understanding of the craft, which she now shares with her students at a Paris University.

Longworth has lived in France for over twenty-one years, dividing her time between Aix-en-Provence and Paris. In Paris, she teaches writing at New York University's Paris campus, where she undoubtedly inspires aspiring writers with her wealth of knowledge and experience. Longworth's love for cooking, market shopping, and traveling wherever wine is grown is reflected in her writing, adding authenticity and depth to her characters and stories. She is a devoted wife and mother, and her experiences as a family woman undoubtedly contribute to the realistic and relatable relationships in her novels.
Verlaque and Bonnet Books
# Title Year
1 Death at the Chateau Bremont 2011
2 Murder in the Rue Dumas 2012
3 Death in the Vines 2013
4 Murder on the Île Sordou 2014
5 The Mystery of the Lost Cezanne 2015
6 The Curse of La Fontaine 2017
7 The Secrets of the Bastide Blanche 2018
8 A Noël Killing 2019
9 The Vanishing Museum on the Rue Mistral 2021
10 Disaster at the Vendome Theater 2022