'Murder Takes a Vacation has all Laura Lippman's trademark razor-sharp insight and effortlessly absorbing writing, plus huge amounts of warmth and fun. Mrs. Blossom is a pure joy, and I'm already hoping for more.' -Tana French Highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman returns with an irresistible mystery featuring Muriel Blossom, a former private investigator and middle-aged widow whose vacation on a Parisian river cruise turns into a deadly international mystery...that only she can solve. A New York Times 'Best Beach Reads of Summer' One of Washington Post's 'Best Mysteries to Read This Summer' One of Boston Globe's 'Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List' One of Minneapolis Star Tribune's '24 terrific books for the beach, cabin or lawn chair you'll want to read this summer' One of Chicago Tribune's Summer Books 2025 Mrs. Blossom has a knack for blending into the background, which was an asset during her days assisting private investigator Tess Monaghan. But
