“The Paris Apartment” by Lucy Foley
I’ve finished reading this book last night and thought I’d share. This isn’t the first book I’ve read by this author…..I’ve also read “The Hunting Party” so I was figured I’d give this book a try. This book sounded interesting to me when I read the synopsis so I probably would have picked this book up anyway even if I hadn’t already read a book from this author before.
This book is described as a “locked room mystery” which really peaked my interest but I like it even more since the book is set in Paris. Jess goes to live with her half brother Ben in Paris when she finds herself down on her luck, however, she finds her brother’s apartment empty when she arrives so she begins trying to figure out why her brother would disappear on her so suddenly. The book jumps around from one character to another with each chapter so you get see things from everyone’s point of view and not just through Jess’ point of view.
You won’t believe how this book turns out by the time you get to the end and there were some curve balls thrown your way before you reach the end as well. But I did like the way this book turned out by the time I finished it. This book is a good one if you are looking for a good mystery or suspense/thriller to read for fall. {Note: I think this would be for adults only.}
Synopsis: Jess needs a fresh start. She’s broke and alone, and she’s just left her job under less than ideal circumstances. Her half-brother Ben didn’t sound thrilled when she asked if she could crash with him for a bit, but he didn’t say no, and surely everything will look better from Paris. Only when she shows up – to find a very nice apartment, could Ben really have afforded this? – he’s not there.
The longer Ben stays missing, the more Jess starts to dig into her brother’s situation, and the more questions she has. Ben’s neighbors are an eclectic bunch, and not particularly friendly. Jess may have come to Paris to escape her past, but it’s starting to look like it’s Ben’s future that’s in question.
The socialite – The nice guy – The alcoholic – The girl on the verge – The concierge
Everyone’s a neighbor. Everyone’s a suspect. And everyone knows something they’re not telling.