Cupid's arrow by Isabelle Merlin
Random House, 2009. ISBN 978174166 4379.
(Age 12+) Recommended. An intriguing and mysterious plot,
extremely well
written
and full of fascinating twists and turns. Fleur Griffin's mother
inherits a library of a renowned French
collector.She and her mother travel to
the ancient town of Avallon to find the author murdered and the scene
is highly
influenced by the obsession with the legends of King Arthur.
Fleur meets the fascinating Remy who lives in
the woods with his hermit mother.
Descriptions of the country side, the sweet smelling arboretums,
the
venerable historical buildings bring the French countryside to life.The
mystery deepens but Fleur and Remy use
wile and the internet to find the person who committed the murders.It's
a gripping read. Early
senior school girls particularly should enjoy it.
Sue Nosworthy