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Knife Skills For Beginners
(2024)(The first book in the Paul Delamare series)
A novel by Orlando Murrin
2024 McDermid Debut Award (shortlist)
*SHORTLISTED FOR THE VAL McDERMID DEBUT AWARD 2024*
Richard Osman meets MasterChef. In this cookery school, murder is on the menu...
'If Agatha Christie were to go on Masterchef, this novel would be the result.' Clare Pooley
‘A deliciously dark slice of murder and mystery.’ Chris Whitaker
A recipe for disaster.
When chef Paul Delamare takes a job teaching at an exclusive residential cookery school in Belgravia, the only thing he expects his students to murder is his taste buds. But on the first night, the unthinkable happens: someone turns up dead...
The school rests on a knife-edge.
The police are convinced Paul is the culprit. After all, he’s good with a blade, was first on the scene – and everyone knows it doesn’t take much to push a chef over the edge. To prove his innocence, he must find the killer. Could it be one of his students? Or the owner of the school – a woman with secrets and a murky past?
It all boils down to murder.
If Paul can’t solve the mystery fast – as well as teach his students how to make a perfect hollandaise sauce – he’ll be next to get the chop.
Readers love Knife Skills for Beginners!
‘The perfect blend of The Great British Baking Show and Agatha Christie.’
‘A fun mystery full of quirks and fun characters that will leave you guessing.’
‘A welcome addition to the cosy crime genre.’
‘Sharp, incisive, cutting - and that’s just the prose!’
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Richard Osman meets MasterChef. In this cookery school, murder is on the menu...
'If Agatha Christie were to go on Masterchef, this novel would be the result.' Clare Pooley
‘A deliciously dark slice of murder and mystery.’ Chris Whitaker
A recipe for disaster.
When chef Paul Delamare takes a job teaching at an exclusive residential cookery school in Belgravia, the only thing he expects his students to murder is his taste buds. But on the first night, the unthinkable happens: someone turns up dead...
The school rests on a knife-edge.
The police are convinced Paul is the culprit. After all, he’s good with a blade, was first on the scene – and everyone knows it doesn’t take much to push a chef over the edge. To prove his innocence, he must find the killer. Could it be one of his students? Or the owner of the school – a woman with secrets and a murky past?
It all boils down to murder.
If Paul can’t solve the mystery fast – as well as teach his students how to make a perfect hollandaise sauce – he’ll be next to get the chop.
Readers love Knife Skills for Beginners!
‘The perfect blend of The Great British Baking Show and Agatha Christie.’
‘A fun mystery full of quirks and fun characters that will leave you guessing.’
‘A welcome addition to the cosy crime genre.’
‘Sharp, incisive, cutting - and that’s just the prose!’
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Praise for this book
"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
"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
"Orlando Murrin's personality is sprinkled throughout the pages of his debut, Knife Skills for Beginners. It's warm, it's humorous, it's different from anything I've read before. If you're into cosy crime, this one is irresistible." - Mari Hannah
"A lethally delicious souffle of a crime novel - light and witty at first taste, but with rich, dark undertones. I loved the combination of crime and cookery - and how Orlando uses the one to enrich the other (and vice versa). I can see this developing into a wonderful series with memorable recurring characters." - Andrew Taylor
"A deliciously dark slice of murder and mystery. Funny and fun, frightening and charming." - Chris Whitaker
"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
"Orlando Murrin's personality is sprinkled throughout the pages of his debut, Knife Skills for Beginners. It's warm, it's humorous, it's different from anything I've read before. If you're into cosy crime, this one is irresistible." - Mari Hannah
"A lethally delicious souffle of a crime novel - light and witty at first taste, but with rich, dark undertones. I loved the combination of crime and cookery - and how Orlando uses the one to enrich the other (and vice versa). I can see this developing into a wonderful series with memorable recurring characters." - Andrew Taylor
"A deliciously dark slice of murder and mystery. Funny and fun, frightening and charming." - Chris Whitaker
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