{"product_id":"a-bitter-feast-a-novel-isbn-9780062271679","title":"A Bitter Feast: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Crombie’s characters are rich, emotionally textured, fully human. They are the remarkable creations of a remarkable writer.\"—Louise Penny\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Nobody writes the modern English mystery the way Deborah Crombie does—and \u003cem\u003eA Bitter Feast \u003c\/em\u003eis the latest in a series that is gripping, enthralling, and just plain the best.”   — Charles Todd, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Black Ascot\u003c\/em\u003e and A\u003cem\u003e Cruel Deception\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003csub\u003e\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Deborah Crombie returns with a mesmerizing entry in her “excellent” (\u003cem\u003eMiami Herald\u003c\/em\u003e) series, in which Scotland Yard detectives Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James are pulled into a dangerous web of secrets, lies, and murder that simmers beneath the surface of a tranquil Cotswolds village. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScotland Yard Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and his wife, Detective Inspector Gemma James, have been invited for a relaxing weekend in the Cotswolds, one of Britain’s most enchanting regions, famous for its rolling hills, golden cottages, and picturesque villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuncan, Gemma, and their children are guests at Beck House, the family estate of Melody Talbot, Gemma’s detective sergeant. The Talbot family is wealthy, prominent, and powerful—Melody’s father is the publisher of one of London’s largest and most influential newspapers. The centerpiece of this glorious fall getaway is a posh charity harvest luncheon catered by up-and-coming chef Viv Holland. After fifteen years in London’s cut-throat food scene, Viv has returned to the Gloucestershire valleys of her childhood and quickly made a name for herself with her innovative meals based on traditional cuisine but using fresh local ingredients. Attended by the local well-to-do as well as national press food bloggers and restaurant critics, the event could make Viv a star.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut a tragic car accident and a series of mysterious deaths rock the estate and pull Duncan and Gemma into the investigation. It soon becomes clear that the killer has a connection with Viv’s pub—or, perhaps, with Beck House itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoes the truth lie in the past? Or is it closer to home, tied up in the tangled relationships and bitter resentments between the staff at Beck House and Viv’s new pub? Or is it more personal, entwined with secrets hidden by Viv and those closest to her?\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“We can always count on her for fabulous plots...But what puts Deborah Crombie among the greats is her sure hand in raising her characters off the page.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLouise Penny, New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Crombie keeps this series on its toes with her smooth procedural techniques and engagingly eccentric characters.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eA Bitter Feast\u003c\/em\u003e is a rich banquet for mystery lovers. Three cheers for the chef, Deborah Crombie!”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlan Bradley, New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Deborah Crombie continues to push the envelope, writing books that are new, different and better and better. Richly layered, character-driven, and with an evocative sense of place, \u003cem\u003eA Bitter Feast\u003c\/em\u003e truly transcends the genre.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author of the Royal Spyness series and the international bestseller The Tuscan Child\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Nobody writes the modern English mystery the way Deborah Crombie does—and \u003cem\u003eA Bitter Feast \u003c\/em\u003eis the latest in a series that is gripping, enthralling, and just plain the best.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharles Todd, New York Times bestselling author of The Black Ascot and A Cruel Deception\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This character-driven series just continues to get better.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It’s another stellar installment in the British mystery series that’s as much about characters as it is about crime.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eParade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Bitter Feast\u003c\/em\u003e is a tour de force by Deborah Crombie.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCriminalElement.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"To say that \u003cem\u003eA Bitter Feast\u003c\/em\u003e is a page-turner would be an understatement. Plan a full weekend of tea and scones because this one is not to be put down.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Journal of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Crombie fans and cozy aficionados will be well pleased.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889325568229,"sku":"NP9780062271679","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062271679.jpg?v=1730231010","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/a-bitter-feast-a-novel-isbn-9780062271679","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}