Skip to content

Opening book details…

Can I read The Gourmet Detective on EtoBox?

The Gourmet Detective by King, Peter is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Gourmet Detective about?

Within the inner circle of haute cuisine, a detective witnesses a delectable murder They call him the gourmet detective; the only thing sharper than his mind is his palate. When chefs need a rare ingredient, an ancient wine, or simply a new idea to gain that extra Michelin-star boost, they come to the detectives cozy London office and plead for his help. For top-notch cooking, he is always happy to lend his taste buds to the cause. Now Raymond Lefebvre, executive chef at one of Londons finest French restaurants, has asked for the detectives help with a bit of kitchen espionage. Lefebvres crosstown rival is winning international accolades cooking a dish called Oiseau Royal, and Lefebvre wants the recipe. Getting it takes the detective deep into the Circle of Careme, where the most elite chefs in Britain gather to swap recipes, techniques, and gossip. But when the chefs of Careme start to die, the detective starts to salivate. There is no finer appetizer than murder. From Publishers Weekly This series debut by a Cordon Bleu chef leads readers on a cook's tour of haute cuisine, replete with tantalizing descriptions of food and its preparation, robust wit and an appropriately culinary

Who reads The Gourmet Detective?

It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.

Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.

Author
King, Peter
Publisher
MysteriousPress.com/Open Road
Published
2012
Language
EN
ISBN
9781453277935
Category
work of fiction
Subjects
Mystery, Thriller, Fiction
Rating
3.23 / 5 (32 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

Other editions & translations

More by King, Peter

Browse all works by King, Peter

Similar books