Nell Goddin
4 SeriesNell Goddin is an American author known for her Molly Sutton Mysteries series. She holds degrees from Dartmouth College and Columbia University. Before focusing on writing, Goddin worked in various roles including radio reporter, SAT tutor, and chef. She currently resides in her home state of Virginia.
In "The Third Girl," the first Molly Sutton novel by Nell Goddin, 38-year-old Molly moves to the French village of Castillac to heal from her divorce. Seeking tranquility and indulgence in local cuisine, her plans are disrupted when a local girl vanishes. As Molly settles into her dilapidated home, she becomes entangled in the investigation alongside the village's gendarmes. This real-life mystery evokes emotions Molly believed she had resolved and unsettles the community she has grown to love.
