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Examining magistrate Verlaque and partner Bonnet investigate a poisoning during Christmas festivities in Aix-en-Provence while embracing holiday spirit.
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Examining magistrate Verlaque and partner Bonnet investigate a poisoning during Christmas festivities in Aix-en-Provence while embracing holiday spirit.
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Christmastime in the south of France is as beautiful as ever, but when a shady local businessman drops dead in the middle of the festivities, Verlaque and Bonnet must solve the case while keeping the holiday spirit alive. Antoine Verlaque, examining magistrate for the beautiful town of Aix-en-Provence, doesn't like Christmas. The decorations appear in the shops far too early, festive tourists swarm the streets, and his beloved Cours Mirabeau is lined with chalets selling what he regards as tacky...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Married protagonists share romantic relationship; mature themes noted
Violence & gore
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Murder by poisoning; victim drops dead during public festivities
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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Frequent mentions of wine, food, and holiday celebrations
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Carol sing at Cathedral Saint Sauveur; Christmas church service
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources
Political content
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Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Victim's unhappy wife and disgruntled partner among suspects
Other
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