Knife Skills for Beginners
A gripping, irresistible murder mystery from a Masterchef semi-finalist. In this cookery school, murder is on the menu
$23.21
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
23 April 2025
Summary
At this cookery school, murder is on the menu…
A locked-room cosy crime novel with a culinary twist. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Robert Thorogood and S. J. Bennett.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE VAL MCDERMID DEBUT AWARD 2024
Richard Osman meets MasterChef. In this cookery school, murder is on the menu…
‘Delicious fun!’ Tess Gerritsen
‘Knife Skills for Beginners is a joy.’ S. J. Bennett
‘A deliciously dark slice of murder and myster…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781804991770 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1804991775 |
| Author: | Orlando Murrin |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 23 April 2025 |
| Weight: | 287g |
| Dimensions: | 26mm x 127mm x 197mm |
| Series: | A chef Paul Delamare Mystery |
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Critics Review
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 *
Orlando Murrin
Orlando Murrin rose to culinary prominence as a semi-finalist on Masterchef. He subsequently served as editor for Woman and Home, BBC Good Food, and founded Olive magazine. Following this, he transitioned to a career as a chef-hotelier in Southwest France and Somerset.
Murrin is the author of six cookbooks and has been honored with an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Guild of Food Writers, their highest commendation. He is a frequent guest on television and radio programs, and appears at food and literary festivals. He also regularly hosts and participates in podcasts.
Inheriting a fascination with crime and mystery from his grandfather, a Met detective who became a crack MI5 interrogator, Murrin has penned two culinary crime novels: Knife Skills For Beginners (shortlisted for four national awards, including the McDermid Debut Award) and Murder Below Deck.
He resides in Exeter, Devon.
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