Vanessa Weddle

The Gourmet Detective (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Welcome to Gourmetville, where every street is lined with world-class restaurants, and culinary innovation is the norm. Amid this gastronomic wonderland, Chef-turned-detective Elise "Ellie" Savory has carved out a unique niche, blending her love of food with her knack for solving crimes.

Ellie's latest case is her most challenging yet. Renowned food critic Lionel "The Tongue" Thornton is found dead at an exclusive restaurant, poisoned by an exquisite dish meant to impress him. With the city's culinary community thrown into chaos, and everyone from top chefs to sous-chefs falling under suspicion, the high-stakes world of Gourmetville's elite dining scene becomes a dangerous place where ambition, jealousy, and secret recipes can be deadly.

Using her unique skills, Ellie dives into the investigation, starting with the dish that delivered the fatal blow. She deciphers clues hidden in the flavors, smells, and presentation of the meal. Her palate becomes her most valuable tool, leading her from high-end kitchens to underground supper clubs, each step closer to the truth.

Ellie's journey is as humorous as it is thrilling. She encounters a colorful cast of characters, including a pastry chef with a penchant for puns, a flamboyant restaurateur who insists on narrating his every move, and a nervous sous-chef who faints at the sight of a cleaver. Each interaction is a blend of comedy and suspense, as Ellie uncovers motives and secrets simmering beneath the surface.

As Ellie pieces together the mystery, she also contends with her own culinary mishaps. Each chapter ends with a recipe gone hilariously wrong, reflecting the clues she's discovered. From a soufflé that refuses to rise to a flambé that almost sets the kitchen ablaze, Ellie's cooking tips provide comic relief while tying back to the investigation.

In the climax, Ellie finds herself in a high-stakes cook-off where the final piece of the puzzle is revealed through a dish that mirrors the one that killed Lionel. With a combination of culinary prowess and sharp detective skills, Ellie exposes the culprit in a dramatic and delicious showdown.

"The Gourmet Detective: A Culinary Crime Caper" is a delectable blend of mystery and comedy, where each twist and turn is seasoned with humor and each clue is a culinary delight. Ellie Savory proves that in Gourmetville, the kitchen isn't just for cookingit's also where the most tantalizing mysteries are solved. Dive into this mouth-watering adventure and savor the perfect recipe for intrigue and laughter.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Mystic Quill Publishing
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juli 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798227512758
• Artikelnr.: 72293584