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Knife Skills for Beginners

by Orlando Murrin
Sebastian Humphreys
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In this sharp-witted, skillfully rendered culinary mystery set in London's exclusive Belgravia, an acclaimed chef is thrown into teaching a cookery course to a group of high-maintenance food lovers, one of whom may have an unfortunate taste for murder ...
"Some people are natural dancers, others marvelous in bed, but—not wishing to boast—I'm good with a knife. Most chefs are."
The Chester Square Cookery School in the heart of London offers students a refined setting in which to master the fine art of choux pastry and hone their hollandaise. True, the ornate mansion doesn't quite sparkle the way it used to—afeeling chef Paul Delamare is familiar with these days. Worn out and newly broke, he'd be tempted to turn down the request to fill in as teacher for a week-long residential course, if anyone other than Christian Wagner were asking.
Christian is one of Paul's oldest friends, as well as the former recipient of two Michelin stars and host of Pass the Gravy! Thanks to a broken arm, he's unable to teach the upcoming session himself, and recruits Paul as stand-in. The students are a motley crew, most of whom seem more interested in ogling the surroundings (including handsome Christian) than learning the best ways to temper chocolate.
Yet despite his misgivings, Paul starts to enjoy imparting his extensive knowledge to the recruits—until someone turns up dead, murdered with a cleaver Paul used earlier that day to prep a pair of squabs. Did one of his students take the lesson on knife techniques too much to heart, or was this the result of a long-simmering grudge? In between clearing his own name and teaching his class how to perfectly poach a chicken, he'll have to figure out who's the killer, and avoid being the next one to get butchered ...
"Delicious fun! Knife Skills for Beginners is both intriguing and mouthwatering, starring a charming hero you'll want as your best friend."—Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author

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    December 24, 2024

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      • ISBN: 9798894867182
      • File size: 258469 KB
      • Duration: 08:58:28

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    • English

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    • AudioFile Magazine
      Sebastian Humphreys delivers an enthusiastic performance of a delightful cast of characters in this mystery. Chef Paul Delamare steps in as a culinary teacher to help his injured friend, celebrity chef Christian Wagner, and finds himself in the middle of a kitchen disaster. Humphreys's warm, pleasant voice and English accent pair perfectly with Paul's empathetic personality. Showcasing excellent accent skills, Humphreys voices each of the culinary students with a distinct personality. Paul's students range in ability and age, making his inexperience as a teacher even more palpable. When Christian is found brutally murdered, Paul and his students are natural suspects. To clear his name, Paul must use his expertise and observation skills in this witty culinary mystery. C.R. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine

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