{"product_id":"mastering-the-art-of-french-murder-a-charming-new-parisian-historical-mystery-paperback","title":"Mastering the Art of French Murder: A Charming New Parisian Historical Mystery - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eColleen Cambridge\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSet in midcentury Paris and starring Julia Child's fictional best friend, this \u003ci\u003emagnifique\u003c\/i\u003e reimagining of the iconic chef's years at Le Cordon Bleu blends a delicious murder mystery with a unique culinary twist. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"It's Child's ebullient personality that is the heart of the book. Part historical fiction, part mystery, \u003ci\u003eMastering the Art of French Murder\u003c\/i\u003e is totally delectable entertainment for fans of lighthearted detective fiction.\" - \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom fine Bordeaux and freshly baked baguettes to the friendly chatter of the green market, postwar Paris is indulging its appetite for food, and life, once more, as Tabitha Knight, a young American woman, makes friends with chef-in-training Julia Child--and finds herself immersed in a murder most unsavory . . .\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs 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 expat who's fallen head over heels for Paris, Tabitha is learning how to cook for her Grandp鑽e and her Oncle Rafe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBetween tutoring Americans in French, and sampling the results of Julia's studies at Le Cordon Bleu cooking school, Tabitha's sojourn is 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 from a party given by Julia's sister, Dort, the night before. The murder weapon is recognizable too--a knife from Julia's kitchen. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTabitha 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. Now, from the shadows of the Tour Eiffel, to the Childs' tiny kitchen, to the grungy streets of Montmartre, Tabitha navigates the city, hoping to find the real killer before she or one of her friends ends up in prison . . . or worse.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColleen Cambridge\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e USA Today \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of the American in Paris Mysteries and the Phyllida Bright Mysteries, the first of which, \u003ci\u003eMurder at Mallowan Hall\u003c\/i\u003e, was an Indie Next Pick and Agatha Award finalist. An accomplished historian whose meticulously researched novels appeal to fans of historical fiction and mysteries alike, she also writes under the pennames C.M. Gleason and Colleen Gleason. She lives in the Midwest and can be found online at ColleenCambridge.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.49 x 9.01 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 20, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47389726474418,"sku":"9781496739605","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/5ff2fcd976a7c5e34b02459a05978326.webp?v=1777931892","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/mastering-the-art-of-french-murder-a-charming-new-parisian-historical-mystery-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}