{"product_id":"knife-skills-for-beginners-isbn-9781496751959","title":"Knife Skills for Beginners","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Maid\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eKnives Out \u003c\/i\u003ewith a dash of \u003ci\u003eTop Chef \u003c\/i\u003ein the debut locked room culinary mystery set in a London cooking school and written by \u003ci\u003eMasterChef \u003c\/i\u003esemi-finalist, BBC podcast host, and cookbook author Orlando Murrin.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this sharp-witted, skillfully rendered culinary mystery set in London’s exclusive Belgravia, an acclaimed chef is thrown into teaching a cookery course to a group of high-maintenance food lovers, one of whom may have an unfortunate taste for murder . . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chester Square Cookery School in the heart of London offers students a refined setting in which to master the fine art of choux pastry and hone their hollandaise. True, the ornate mansion doesn’t quite sparkle the way it used to—a feeling chef Paul Delamare is familiar with these days. Worn out and newly broke, he’d be tempted to turn down the request to fill in as teacher for a week-long residential course, if anyone other than Christian Wagner were asking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristian is one of Paul’s oldest friends, as well as the former recipient of two Michelin stars and host of \u003ci\u003ePass the Gravy!\u003c\/i\u003e Thanks to a broken arm, he’s unable to teach the upcoming session himself, and recruits Paul as stand-in. Yet despite his misgivings, Paul starts to enjoy imparting his extensive knowledge to the recruits—until someone turns up dead, murdered with a cleaver Paul used earlier that day to prep a pair of squabs. Did one of his students take the lesson on knife techniques too much to heart, or was this the result of a long-simmering grudge? In between clearing his own name and teaching his class how to perfectly poach a chicken, he’ll have to figure out who’s the killer, and avoid being the next one to get butchered . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Funny, and at times unexpectedly moving, this thoroughly enjoyable murder mystery is packed with interesting recipe ideas, fascinating culinary facts and some jolly useful cooking hacks.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eKnife Skills for Beginners:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“There are many culinary mysteries, but this character-driven series opener is a cut above the rest.”\u003cb\u003e —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eMasterChef \u003c\/i\u003esemi-finalist Murrin puts his culinary expertise to good use in this charming debut mystery...Murrin delivers a brisk, funny variation on the classic closed-circle formula. A sequel would be welcome.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This novel speaks to budding foodies, who will appreciate the recipes and culinary setting, as well as readers who favor a neatly tied-up mystery.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Funny, and at times unexpectedly moving, this thoroughly enjoyable murder mystery is packed with interesting recipe ideas, fascinating culinary facts and some jolly useful cooking hacks.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Cooking as entertainment, from reality shows to competitions to documentaries, couldn’t be more popular, and Murrin’s decision to set Knife Skills in the heart of a London cooking school is a smart one… there are red herrings galore, and nearly everyone seems to be a suspect at one point or another. Lots of fun to be had, especially with the characters Murrin creates.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003efirstCLUE Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Delicious fun! \u003ci\u003eKnife Skills for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e is both intriguing and mouth-watering, starring a charming hero you’ll want as your best friend.” —\u003cb\u003eTess Gerritsen, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Spy Coast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eKnife Skills for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e is a joy, packed full of fabulous culinary tips and recipes you'll want to make, alongside a decent dollop of murder and mystery. Orlando Murrin is an established chef and cookery writer, and it shows. I loved TV chef Paul Delamare. I think we should be friends.” —\u003cb\u003eS. J. Bennett, award-winning author of the Her Majesty the Queen Investigates Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A deliciously dark slice of murder and mystery.” ―\u003cb\u003eChris Whitaker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If Ruth Rendell had teamed up with Delia Smith they’d have produced something like this.” ―\u003cb\u003eJ. M. Hall, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eA Spoonful of Murder\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dazzlingly sharp with a wit that sparkles off the page.” ―\u003cb\u003eJane Corry, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fresh, engrossing and deliciously irreverent, Orlando Murrin’s debut blends murder, intrigue, larger-than-life characters and mouth-watering recipes in a literary feast for the senses. Think Wodehouse meets Christie with a side order of Delia!” —\u003cb\u003eTammy Cohen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If Agatha Christie were to go on \u003ci\u003eMasterchef\u003c\/i\u003e, this novel would be the result. A deliciously fun murder mystery – I loved it.” —\u003cb\u003eClare Pooley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A real treat, as sharp as the best kitchen knife with a wonderfully acerbic protagonist who I’d be very happy to spend more time with. It has all the ingredients of the best cosy crime.” —\u003cb\u003eTrevor Wood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A deliciously twisty, enthralling and sharp mystery.” —\u003cb\u003eNadine Matheson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In the kitchen with the meat cleaver is my favorite kind of murder and Orlando Murrin’s debut does not disappoint. A protagonist in over his head, a cast of characters who aren’t what they seem and the perfect London cooking school setting all make for a murderous culinary triumph.” —\u003cb\u003eEmma Styles, author of \u003ci\u003eNo Country For Girls\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If you love food, a juicy murder and a rollicking read, Orlando Murrin serves up the perfect recipe.” ―\u003cb\u003eWilliam Sitwell, food writer and restaurant critic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A triumph!! Intriguing, clever, funny - a real page-turner.” ―\u003cb\u003eSue Lawrence, food writer and novelist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrlando Murrin\u003c\/b\u003e is a food writer, media personality, and author who inherited a fascination with mystery from his grandfather, a Met detective who rose to become a crack MI5 interrogator. A former editor of BBC Good Food, founder of \u003ci\u003eOlive Magazine, \u003c\/i\u003eand semi-finalist on \u003ci\u003eMasterchef, \u003c\/i\u003ehe currently hosts the BBC Good Food Podcast with TV presenter-restaurateur Tom Kerridge and writes for \u003ci\u003eWaitrose Weekend. \u003c\/i\u003eHe is the author of seven cookbooks, including \u003ci\u003eTwo's Company\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Table in the Tarn, \u003c\/i\u003eand has served since 2020 as President of the Guild of Food Writers. Born in America, he lives in domestic bliss in Exeter, England and can be found online at OrlandoMurrin.com.","brand":"A John Scognamiglio Book","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233301901541,"sku":"NP9781496751959","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781496751959.jpg?v=1767730815","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/knife-skills-for-beginners-isbn-9781496751959","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}