Victor & Me in Paris is an intelligent academic standalone mystery by Janice MacDonald, the first to feature writer Imogene Durant. Released 7th Nov 2024 by Turnstone Press, it's 344 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout.
Cerebral and beautifully constructed, this is a "writerly" story with a relatable protagonist set in Paris. The author does a great job of describing the Parisian vibe and it's easy to set oneself into the story.
It's not at all derivative, but readers who enjoyed Amanda Cross' (Carolyn Heilbrun) Kate Fansler mysteries will find a lot to love here. The pace is sedate, but the meandering is a big part of the draw. The mystery is secondary to the story, and the book is peppered with literary references and Easter eggs.
Four stars. The second book in the series is due out in 3rd quarter 2025 (October).
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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