Foul Deeds and Fine Dying: A Pellegrino Artusi Mystery

Pellegrino Artusi, the great gastronome and amateur detective, is back in 1900 at the Tuscan castle of Secondo Gazzolo. When one of the party is found dead in his locked bedroom, it is up to Pellegrino and his friend Ispettore Artistico to solve the mystery. The science of food is as complex and rigorous as the art of investigation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 13 April 2023
Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Pellegrino Artusi, the renowned gastronome and amateur detective, returns to the scene in 1900. His famed cookbook, now in its fifth edition, has brought him immense fortune and success. However, disenchanted by his newfound wealth, Pellegrino attends a weekend party at the Tuscan castle of Secondo Gazzolo, a wealthy agricultural entrepreneur.

Entering this castle of winding corridors, secret passageways, and clandestine meetings, Pellegrino encounters a peculiar collection of guests, each with their own secret agenda. Among them is a mysterious woman named Lucia, who captivates Pellegrino with her enigmatic presence. As the party unfolds, a shocking incident occurs when one of the guests, a wealthy art collector named Leonardo, is found dead in his locked bedroom, seemingly the victim of suffocation.

Determined to unravel the truth, Pellegrino and his old friend, the detective Ispettore Artistico, embark on a captivating investigation. They delve into the intricate world of food, recognizing its complexity, rigor, and tantalizing allure, just as they do in the art of investigation. This novel is a perfect locked room mystery, combining the intellectual stimulation of a detective story with the sensory delight of culinary exploration.

Translated from the Italian by Howard Curtis, "The Science of Food" takes readers on a thrilling journey through the world of gastronomy and detective work. With its vivid descriptions, intricate plot, and memorable characters, this novel is sure to captivate both food enthusiasts and mystery lovers alike.

Weight: 306g
Dimension: 138 x 206 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529415384