A literary genre that has gained popularity in recent years.
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A full police officer in its own right, the cozy Mystery (literally “cozy mystery”, also called “cozy crime”) designates these stories of light crimes, even Feel Good, with very little violence. His key ingredients: an amateur and engaging (or investigating) investigator, wacky situations and a touch of humor. If success is there, the character usually returns to other investigations …
12 stories of crimes to read
Inspired by the works of Agatha Christie and popularized by the author Mc Beaton with her saga Agatha grapesThe cozy Mystery initially takes place in England. But it appeals to more and more authors and authors, who do not hesitate to draw inspiration from their own regions.
Editions de la Martinière
London, 1960s. Priscilla Tempest was the press attaché of the Savoy hotel, a prestigious address prized by celebrities … but also by murderers! The series is currently made up of 4 volumes.
Editions
Marlow, a small English village in Buckinghamshire, sees its tranquility upset by murders. Judith, 79, discovers investigator alongside Becks and Suzie. 3 novels are currently available in French: Death counts triple, it will suffice for a swan AND Poison in camera.
Albin Michel editions
With 34 investigations to his credit, Agatha Raisin has become a must in the cozy Mystery. The author MC Beaton is also behind 4 other collections of novels: Hamish macbeth,, The beginner season,, Chronicles of Bond Street AND Lady Rose surveys.
City editions
Agatha Christie is again at the heart of a story of murder: a man is found murdered in his library during a reception organized in his manor! While she has to take care of other guests, the author can fortunately count on her housekeeper to elucidate the crime.
Editions Le Cherche Midi
Hannah Swensen, owner of a cookie shop in Eden Lake, discovers an outstanding talent to resolve business. The series currently has 12 volumes.
Denoël Editions
For her honeymoon, Tesla Crane, a famous inventor, embarks under a false name aboard a cruise ship between the Moon and Mars. The journey is turned upside down by a murder … and the accusation of her husband! She will therefore do everything to innocent him, with the help of her dog, her lawyer who remained on earth and … her glass of Martini.
Calmann-Levy Editions
In this Belgian novel, Oliver Larnac appoints at the head of the 10th police division his old friend Jack Lescrot. He discovers a lazy brigade, which can fortunately count on Prosper, a formidable sniffer of false tickets. Its mission: to restore the reputation of the brigade, but also to avoid disappearing like its predecessors …
Editions Les Presses de la Cité
Elizabeth II turns into a detective in this series of novels, which currently has 4 volumes: Tragic ball in Windsor, midnight bath in Buckingham, Royale hunting in Sandringham AND Not morale in Balmoral.
Verson editions
Lori Shepherd grew up with the stories about his aunt Dimity. He discovers with surprise that the latter indeed existed, but that in addition she entrusted him with a mission to her death: to publish all his adventures. A task that brings him to a costage of Costwold, where many events await him. In English, his series of surveys has nearly 28 volumes. Currently, 3 of them are translated into French.
Calmann-Levy Editions
Original Strasbourg, Wald Cathie sets up in Locmaria, a peaceful Breton village in Finistère… at least in appearance. Since his arrival, mysterious disappearances have been linked, disturbing the tranquility of the place. A French series, whose sixth volume appeared in March 2025.
Editions Robert Laffont
René Magritte and his wife Georgette are improbable detectives in this series of novels signed by Belgian author Nadine Monfils. From Knokke to Paris, via Liège, the duo pierces various mysteries.
Editions Robert Laffont
In Bruncliffe, in Yorkshire, Samson launches the Vallons research agency. His path will cross that of Delilah, with whom he will associate to fight crime, around the region. Their 10th adventure was published in late 2024.
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