Death and Fromage: the most hilarious murder mystery since Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club

Richard, a middle-aged Englishman who runs a B&B in the Val de Follet, is drawn into a scandal when a restaurant's Michelin stars are downgraded and the town's leading goat cheese supplier drowns himself.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Prelude Books

Richard, a middle-aged Englishman, operates a bed and breakfast in the picturesque Val de Follet. He leads a tranquil life, content with the monotony that surrounds him. However, everything changes when a scandal rocks the neighboring town of Saint-Sauver. The town's renowned restaurant, once adorned with three Michelin stars, has been downgraded to two. The restaurant is shamed, the town is in disbelief, and the leading goat's cheese supplier takes his own life in one of his pasteurization tanks. Or is it?

Valérie d Orçay, a guest at Richard's B&B while she searches for a new home in the area, is not convinced that it was a suicide. Despite his reservations, Richard becomes entangled in Valérie's investigation, and he finds himself playing a significant role.

As Richard delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that extends far beyond the restaurant industry. He encounters a cast of characters, each with their own motivations and agendas, including a wealthy businessman with a hidden agenda, a jealous rival, and a mysterious woman with a connection to the goat's cheese supplier.

Through his investigation, Richard learns that the restaurant's downgrade was not just a result of a single incident but rather a culmination of years of corruption and dishonesty. He also discovers that the goat's cheese supplier was not alone in his struggles and that there was a larger conspiracy at play.

As Richard closes in on the truth, he finds himself in danger. He becomes a target for those who want to keep the secrets hidden and will stop at nothing to protect their interests.

In the end, Richard emerges victorious, exposing the truth and bringing those responsible to justice. He emerges from the ordeal with a newfound sense of purpose and a renewed appreciation for the simple pleasures in life.

Valérie d Orçay, grateful for Richard's help, becomes his friend and continues to investigate other cases together. They work together to make the world a better place, one case at a time.

Richard's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity. It is a story that will inspire and captivate readers for years to come.

Weight: 432g
Dimension: 145 x 222 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788423823