Description
Poisons, knives, and bullets riddle the stories of Agatha Christie, but so does food, which she uses to invoke settings, to develop characters, and, of course, to commit murder. This to-die-for cookbook offers recipes written by the author for one accessible, easy-to-follow dish or drink for each of Christie’s 66 mysteries. Recipes include Fish and Chips at the Seven Dials Club, Literary Luncheon Meringues, Oysters Rockefeller on the Orient Express, Sixpence Blackbird Pie, Orange Marmalade from Gossington Hall, and more. Along the way, you’ll learn how to make an exquisite omelet, how to roast a leg of lamb properly, and how to serve perfectly timed steak frites. Framing these dishes are insightful essays and headnotes that detail the history of the recipes, their context in Christie’s life and times, and the roles they play in the source works. Based on extensive research and investigation, all dishes appear traditional to their respective eras, so steak fried for 1923 but marinated and grilled for 1964. Completing the collection, thematic menus assemble recipes for a Halloween murder mystery gathering, a “Christie for Christmas,” a book club buffet, and other occasions, making it a filling tribute to the grand dame of detective fiction.
RECIPES FOR MURDER has not been prepared, approved, or licensed by Agatha Christie Limited, RLJ Entertainment, or any individual or entity associated with Agatha Christie or her successors.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Contributors: Karen Pierce,John Curran (Foreword by)
Published: 08/22/2023
Publisher: Countryman Press
ISBN: 9781682687789
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 0.80″ H x 8.32″ L x 6.36″ W
About the Author
Pierce, Karen: – The author of Recipes for Murder, Karen Pierce has been inspired by the world of Agatha Christie since she read her first Christie novel at age 12. She has taken the pilgrimage to Greenway House, Christie’s home, and Torquay, her hometown. A detective-fiction devotee and Agatha Christie superfan, she lives in Toronto, Canada.
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