It's off to Lyon, France in this fourth episode in the Faith Fairchild mystery series. Tom, the Rev. Fairchild, has an opportunity to work on his paper on the effects of Albigensian heresy in 12th century France and, as a chef, there is no way Faith is putting up any roadblocks.

Absolutely lovely as the tale creates an enlarged French family for Faith, Tom, and Ben of dinner parties, teas, and le pique-nique. When not socializing, Faith and Ben are exploring les marches creating mouth-watering meals. In between, we live France in its apartments, city streets, and people. I do envy Ben and his opportunity to learn French.

Being Faith, we encounter murder leading to more crime until Faith unwittingly resolves the underlying issues. Body in the Vestibule was an unexpected departure from its usual setting and my only regret is not being able to eat my way through---I need at least a bottle of wine, some brie, and a baguette! Now!