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The local police constable immediately suspects master chef Auguste Didier of the murder ? and, hurt as much by the aspersions cast on his cuisine as by the suggestion that he is a poisoner, Auguste is forced to turn detective in order to prove his innocence. Greeves had not been the most popular figure below stairs ? and Auguste quickly uncovers a multitude of motives amongst the staff, whilst also finding the time to concoct the most exquisite and delectable dishes for the house party. The show more noble family and guests upstairs find this murder in Pug's Parlour most amusing ? until one of them is killed... show lessTags
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The steward at Stockbery Towers is found dead in his parlour. Surely that renowned chef, Auguste Didier, couldn't have put poisonous leaves in the salad by accident? He investigates to clear his name.
Although the mystery itself was quite well done, the 1890s historical background felt unconvincing, though I couldn't quite put my finger on why. I don't think I will be continuing with the series.
Although the mystery itself was quite well done, the 1890s historical background felt unconvincing, though I couldn't quite put my finger on why. I don't think I will be continuing with the series.
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Amy Myers, MD is a leader in Functional Medicine and New York Times Bestselling author of The Autoimmune Solution: Prevent and Reverse the Full Spectrum of Inflammatory Symptoms and Diseases. Myers received her Doctorate in Medicine from LSU Health Sciences Center and spent 5 years working in emergency medicine before training with the Institute show more of Functional Medicine. She has helped thousands around the world recover from chronic illness through her dietary-based program The Myers Way®. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Original publication date
- 1986
- People/Characters
- Auguste Didier
- Epigraph
- I've travelled the world twice over,
Met the famous: saints and sinners,
Poets and artists, kings and queens,
Old stars and hopeful beginners,
I've been where no-one's been before,
Learned s... (show all)ecrets from writers and cooks
All with one library ticket
To the wonderful world of books.
Janice James - Dedication
- To Dot with gratitude
- First words
- "Murder?" cried Mrs. Hankey, billowing along the corridor towards Pug's Parlor, with the rest of the upper servants following bemusedly in her wake.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)"Oh, not in England, Mr. Didier, not in England."
- Disambiguation notice
- "First published in Great Britain in 1986
This edition published in 1989 by Headline Book Publishing Plc, London
First Large Print Edition published October 1992 by arrangement with Headline Book Publishing Plc... (show all), London" T.p. verso, Ulverscroft Large Print edition.
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