Reviews

French Lessons

“Like a picturesque French farmhouse, the story has good bones…”

Kirkus Reviews

“All kinds of readers will be attracted to “French Lessons,” from Francophiles to those seeking a warm beach read. It percolates flavors of culinary, psychological and social discovery into its tale… which grows into a love story….”

Diane Donovan, Editor Bookwatch

Vanished

“Samuels (author of French Lessons) leads readers on a thrilling and eye-opening journey with her latest tale, the first of her Vanished! mystery series…”

Publishers Weekly Book Life

“A suspenseful mystery that introduces the reader to African and French culture, art history and the struggles of the African people. Includes excellent descriptions of French towns and the French countryside as well as many historical tidbits. An easy read…”

Bernard Rogero, founder of the Blue Trumpet Jazz Festival in Montpezat de Quercy and Chairman of ADEC Corporation

“I really enjoyed your book. Part of my pleasure as an editor was seeing how you managed to balance all the elements in a novella-length work— mystery-adventure story, lessons in history, art history, and above all, geo-politics, travelogue with well-known and more obscure highlights!”

Barbara Phillips, former art critic, Wall Street Journal

“From the quietude of a village in the south of France, Roberta Samuels takes us on a journey of intrigue…The author brings forth an engrossing mystery novel that shines light on the looting of Africa’s wealth, the dangers faced by its people and the deep interconnections revealed by Samuel’s characters.”

John Bush, writer and director of the Yatra Trilogy, a PBS documentary series

Missing

”From the mysterious disappearance of Sonia Delaunay’s artwork to the vibrant setting of a French village, Roberta Samuels has crafted a captivating and beautifully written story.”

Denise Reichert, Assistant to the Director, Red Penguin Books

“I learned a lot and enjoyed the suspense. A delightful story, fun, whimsical characters wrapped in a titillating mystery.”

Lisa Pulitzer, American journalist and author of numerous publications on the New York Times Best Seller list