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Title details for Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge - Available

Mastering the Art of French Murder

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by Colleen Cambridge
Polly Lee
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Fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Marie Benedict, Nita Prose, and of course, Julia Child, will adore this magnifique new mystery set in Paris and starring Julia Child's (fictional) best friend, confidant, and fellow American. From the acclaimed author of Murder at Mallowan Hall, this delightful new book provides a fresh perspective on the iconic chef's years in post-WWII Paris. "Enchanting . . . Cambridge captures Child's distinct voice and energy so perfectly. Expect to leave this vacation hoping for a return trip." -Publishers Weekly As Paris rediscovers its joie de vivre, Tabitha Knight, recently arrived from Detroit for an extended stay with her French grandfather, is on her own journey of discovery. Paris isn't just the City of Light; it's the city of history, romance, stunning architecture . . . and food. Thanks to her neighbor and friend Julia Child, another ex-pat who's fallen head over heels for Paris, Tabitha is learning how to cook for her Grandpere and Oncle Rafe. Between tutoring Americans in French, visiting the market, and eagerly sampling the results of Julia's studies at Le Cordon Bleu cooking school, Tabitha's sojourn is proving thoroughly delightful. That is, until the cold December day they return to Julia's building and learn that a body has been found in the cellar. Tabitha recognizes the victim as a woman she'd met only the night before, at a party given by Julia's sister, Dort. The murder weapon found nearby is recognizable too-a knife from Julia's kitchen. Tabitha is eager to help the investigation, but is shocked when Inspector Merveille reveals that a note, in Tabitha's handwriting, was found in the dead woman's pocket. Is this murder a case of international intrigue, or something far more personal? From the shadows of the Tour Eiffel at midnight, to the tiny third-floor Child kitchen, to the grungy streets of Montmartre, Tabitha navigates through the city hoping to find the real killer before she or one of her friends ends up in prison . . . or worse. "Part historical fiction, part mystery, Mastering the Art of French Murder is totally delectable entertainment." -The Washington Post "Certain to appeal to a broad readership, especially fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Rhys Bowen, and Cambridge's own Phyllida Bright series." -First Clue, STARRED REVIEW

  • Creators

  • Series

    American in Paris Mystery

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    April 25, 2023

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781696610612
      • File size: 286412 KB
      • Duration: 09:56:41

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      March 20, 2023
      This enchanting series launch from Cambridge (A Trace of Poison) pairs a fictional amateur sleuth with Julia Child for a murder investigation in postwar Paris. The night after Child’s sister, Dort, hosts a party at Child’s apartment, a guest is found dead in the basement—and the murder weapon is one of Child’s knives. Tabitha Knight, a hopeless cook and fellow American expat who’s befriended Child in hopes some of her culinary skills might rub off on her, takes interest in the crime. Tabitha’s investigation leads her to a local English-language theater where Dort worked with the victim, and where most of the suspects are rehearsing an Agatha Christie play. While Tabitha serves as a competent narrator for this spry, sturdy whodunit, Cambridge captures Child’s distinct voice and energy so perfectly—especially as she prepares meals like Madame Poulet and Monsieur Jambon—that readers will wish the chef played a larger role. Still, expect to leave this vacation hoping for a return trip. Agent: Maura Kye-Casella, Don Congdon Assoc.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Polly Lee has a lot of fun narrating this new series about a novice detective, and it is infectious. Tabitha Knight, a fictional neighbor of Julia Child (yes, that Julia), finds herself at the top of the suspect list when a dead body is found in the cellar--with a note in her handwriting. Lee excels at evoking the wide-eyed wonder of this American in Paris. She balances this tone with the predictable antics of a murder mystery. Fans of the renowned American chef and Francophiles in general will enjoy this creative caper. Lee channels the distinctive ringing tones of the late Child when delivering her dialogue. And her sharp wit is on full display while portraying Tabitha's keen eye for observation. M.R. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine
    • Library Journal

      June 10, 2024

      Launching her second historical mystery series, Cambridge (Phyllida Bright mysteries) invites listeners to join plucky Detroit native Tabitha Knight in exploring post-World War II Paris. On an extended visit with her French grandfather, Tabitha struggles to decipher what the future holds for her now that the returning soldiers are taking their jobs back from Rosie the Riveter. While on a grocery-shopping trip with her new neighbor, Julia Child, Tabitha stumbles over a dead body and directly into a mystery that proves to be as complex and twisty as the Paris streets at night. Narrator Polly Lee juggles the wide array of voices in this melting pot of a story, with a talent that makes it sound easy. Tabitha's faintly nasal and firmly Midwestern tones bounce perfectly off the French-inflected accents of those around her, including her charming, wily grandfather and the austerely grave Inspector Merveille. The delightful standout is, of course, a not-yet-famous Julia Child. Though still taking cookery lessons at Le Cordon Bleu, Lee's Julia has the booming voice and infectious sense of mischief that fans will know and love from her television appearances. VERDICT Highly recommended for fans of Rhys Bowen and Jacqueline Winspear.--Natalie Marshall

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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