Knife Skills for Beginners
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd
Published:2nd Jan '25
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£14.99(9781787636811)
**SHORTLISTED FOR THE VAL McDERMID DEBUT AWARD 2024**
Richard Osman meets MasterChef. In this cookery school, murder is on the menu...
'If Agatha Christie were to go on Masterchef, this novel would be the result.' Clare Pooley
‘A deliciously dark slice of murder and mystery.’ Chris Whitaker
A recipe for disaster.
When chef Paul Delamare takes a job teaching at an exclusive residential cookery school in Belgravia, the only thing he expects his students to murder is his taste buds. But on the first night, the unthinkable happens: someone turns up dead...
The school rests on a knife-edge.
The police are convinced Paul is the culprit. After all, he’s good with a blade, was first on the scene – and everyone knows it doesn’t take much to push a chef over the edge. To prove his innocence, he must find the killer. Could it be one of his students? Or the owner of the school – a woman with secrets and a murky past?
It all boils down to murder.
If Paul can’t solve the mystery fast – as well as teach his students how to make a perfect hollandaise sauce – he’ll be next to get the chop.
Readers love Knife Skills for Beginners!
‘The perfect blend of The Great British Bake Off and Agatha Christie.’
‘A fun mystery full of quirks and fun characters that will leave you guessing.’
‘A welcome addition to the cosy crime genre.’
‘Sharp, incisive, cutting - and that’s just the prose!’
Funny, and at times unexpectedly moving, this thoroughly enjoyable murder mystery is packed with interesting recipe ideas, fascinating culinary facts and some jolly useful cooking hacks * Guardian *
With a delightful cast of characters, and seasoned with plenty of acerbic wit, this culinary cosy crime debut is a moreish treat. * HEAT *
Our new obsession. A delicious, twisty novel! * THAT’S LIFE! *
This fun cosy crime novel is deliciously good! * SUN *
An addictive read * Woman's Own *
A stylish cosy crime novel … Colourful, entertaining and full of social observations, the account of Paul’s odyssey also has some moments of genuine emotion * Literary Review *
(Orlando's) talent for British mystery is every bit as stellar as his culinary prowess. * Globe and Mail *
Delicious fun! Knife Skills for Beginners is both intriguing and mouth-watering, starring a charming hero you’ll want as your best friend. * Tess Gerritsen *
A deliciously dark slice of murder and mystery. Funny and fun, frightening and charming. * Chris Whitaker *
Knife Skills for Beginners is a joy, packed full of fabulous culinary tips and recipes you'll want to make, alongside a decent dollop of murder and mystery. * S. J. Bennett *
ISBN: 9781804991770
Dimensions: 197mm x 127mm x 26mm
Weight: 287g
416 pages