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Today, I’m welcoming another new-to-me author to Celtic Connexions. I’m reviewing Mistral by Robert Cole.<\/p>\n

\"mistral\"<\/p>\n

Blurb<\/h2>\n

Adam\u2019s wife, Maryanne, vanished without trace whilst on holiday in southern France, more than two years ago. Unexpectedly, he receives an enigmatic message. It prompts him to return to the scene of her disappearance. His efforts to piece together what happened force him to reexamine their relationship, coupled with his feelings of guilt.<\/p>\n

Retracing events that led to that fateful day, he soon learns that his return has not gone unnoticed, and his efforts to find Maryanne are far from welcome. Adam is joined in his search by Abigail, Maryanne\u2019s daughter from a previous marriage. It is February. The mistral is battering the streets and dark corners of the ancient towns across this area of France.<\/p>\n

As more of Maryanne\u2019s past is revealed, the search, enmeshed in a world of intrigue and deceit, with its past rooted in antiquity, becomes increasingly dangerous. They discover that some will do anything to stop them from uncovering the final, terrifying truth.<\/p>\n

\"mistral\"<\/p>\n

My Review<\/h2>\n

\"\"This book started as a slow burn for me, but I was soon wrapped up in the story.\u00a0 Adam has gone to France to find his wife, who disappeared a few years ago. Her daughter, Abigail, arrives to help with the search. Add in a few good friends, some mysterious characters from Maryanne and Abigail’s past, and things become twisted.<\/p>\n

Overall, it was an enjoyable read, and I will definitely look for more books by this author.<\/p>\n

Book Links<\/h2>\n

Goodreads:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/230398001-mistral<\/a><\/p>\n

Purchase Link:<\/strong> https:\/\/mybook.to\/mistral-zbt<\/a><\/p>\n

About Robert Cole<\/h2>\n

\"mistral\"<\/p>\n

Robert Cole trained as a clinical psychologist but spent most of his career within the corporate business world, both in the UK and overseas. He has held senior positions in Human Resources within a number of large global companies.<\/p>\n

Mistral is his second novel and is a powerful and sweeping drama set amongst the vineyards and picturesque towns and villages of the Languedoc and Provence areas of the South of France.<\/p>\n

His well-received first novel, A Breeze Across the Aegean published in 2020, draws on his affinity with Greece and its diverse islands.<\/p>\n

He is currently working on a sequel. In addition to the UK he has lived in Singapore, Cyprus, the Netherlands and South Africa. Currently he divides his time between Surrey and Uzes in France.<\/p>\n

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Today, I’m welcoming another new-to-me author to Celtic Connexions. I’m reviewing Mistral by Robert Cole. Blurb Adam\u2019s wife, Maryanne, vanished without trace whilst on holiday in southern France, more than two years ago. Unexpectedly, he receives an enigmatic message. It prompts him to return to the scene of her disappearance. 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