Priscilla B. (Skeeter1942) reviewed Murder in Pug's Parlour (Auguste Didier, Bk 1) on + 131 more book reviews
During a shooting party at Stockberry Towers, the steward Greeves is found dead...apparantly poisoned whilst partaking of is habitual savory and brandy alone in Pug's Parlour.
The local police constable immediately suspects master chef Auguste Didier of the murder...and, hurt as much by the aspersions cast on his cuisine as by the suggestion that he is a poisoner, Auguste is forced to turn detective in order to prove his innocence.
Greeves had not beeen the most popular figure below stairs... and Aguste quickly uncovers a multitude of motives amongst the staff, whilst also finding the time to concoct the most exquisite and delectable dishes for the house party. The noble family and guests upstairs find this murder in Pug's Parlour most amusing...until one of them is killed....
The local police constable immediately suspects master chef Auguste Didier of the murder...and, hurt as much by the aspersions cast on his cuisine as by the suggestion that he is a poisoner, Auguste is forced to turn detective in order to prove his innocence.
Greeves had not beeen the most popular figure below stairs... and Aguste quickly uncovers a multitude of motives amongst the staff, whilst also finding the time to concoct the most exquisite and delectable dishes for the house party. The noble family and guests upstairs find this murder in Pug's Parlour most amusing...until one of them is killed....
