This post originally appeared on Murder Is Everywhere. I’ve been in Nice for 14 days, and as I pack my bags, I’m filled with yearning. I’m not ready to leave. Against all expectations, this city has won my heart. Even in a heatwave—one with breezes, tall green trees, and the sea nearby—I couldn’t get too bothered … Read more
This post originally appeared on Murder Is Everywhere. In a few weeks, I head off on a trip to the south of France. Just Tony and me, I thought—but a tagalong friend has become part of the planning. This friend is a writer I greatly admire: the late Edith Wharton. Obviously, Edith Wharton and I haven’t … Read more
This post originally appeared on Murder Is Everywhere. December 31 is the grand finale of every year. This closeout of a calendar is meaningfully observed in most countries of the world. I always have a reason to anticipate New Year’s Eve, no matter whether I’m going out or staying in. And while a lot of national … Read more