Here are our recommendations for this year’s Easter crime reads!

4 French-language books that will delight anyone who loves mysteries and unexpected twists.

Sidonie Bonnec, La fille au pair (Albin Michel)
When a young French au pair moves in with a family in England, nothing goes as planned. A novel with a simple and effective style that’s impossible to put down.

Maxime Chattam, Prime Time (Albin Michel)
How far are TV networks willing to go for ratings and money? A classic question, but still very relevant. This hostage drama keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish!

Joël Dicker, La très catastrophique visite du Zoo (Rosie Wolfe)
Mystery, plot twists, humor, and reflections on our society… all set in a schoolyard! A crime novel where the investigators are children – perfect for the whole family, ideally with a cup of hot chocolate!

Olivier Bal, La meute (XO)
We follow a police team investigating a violent far-right group in northern France. An original story – and extremely well written.

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