Jean-Luc Bannalec's internationally bestselling series starring Commissaire Georges Dupin returns with Death of a Master Chef.
Commissaire Georges Dupin is certain these first beautiful summer days in June would be perfect for a fun trip to Saint-Malo. In a region known as the culinary heart of Brittany, the paradoxical city is known for being a uniquely Breton, yet un-Breton, place. Their cuisine?s moto is voyages et aventures. Travel and adventure. Dupin would love to explore the internationally renowned cuisine one bite at a time. But to his chagrin, Dupin is there instead to attend a police seminar dedicated to closer collaboration between the Breton départements.
To prepare himself for what?s to come while in Saint-Malo, Dupin wanders through the halls of a local market?stopping to sample its wares as he goes?while admiring its aromatic orchestra. But Dupin?s morning is derailed when there?s a murder at a nearby stall. He quickly realizes this case is unlike any he?s worked on before. The police know the victim: Blanche Trouin, a grand chef of the region. They know the perpetrator: Lucille Trouin, Blanche?s sister and fellow successful chef in the area. The two had a well-known and public feud. After a bit of searching, Lucille is even in custody. The only thing they?re missing is the motive. And Lucille refuses to talk.
Saint-Malo doesn?t want any help from the visiting commissaires. Even Dupin?s assistant, Nolwenn, is telling him to stay out of it. But Dupin, along with a few of his Breton colleagues, can?t help but begin an investigation into why a chef killed her sister in the middle of a crowded market.