Monsieur Pamplemousse and the Militant Midwives

by Michael Bond (Author)

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  Paperback
  2008

  $3.29

  When required to attend funeral of an old colleague, Monsieur Pamplemousse knows it is not likely to be a good day. But when the coffin explodes, and the mourners are saved only by the warning howl of his trusty bloodhound Pomes Frites, he realises there is something else afoot entirely. Who is behind the explosion, and his friend's death? Monsieur Pamplemousse is subsequently informed of a dire threat to French national security. A terrorist group is planning to poison the food chain, and the food sleuth, together with Pommes Frites, must spearhead an elite group to stop the catastrophe. As sharp and witty as ever, Michael Bond's latest Monsieur Pamplemousse adventure is a real delicacy.

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  Hardcover
  2008

  $3.29

  Having delivered a particularly stirring speech at his recently deceased colleague's funeral, Monsieur Pamplemousse is more than a little disturbed when the coffin explodes into flames during the ceremony. Luckily, his faithful hound Pommes Frites gives out a warning cry just in time, so there are not casualties. But, who exactly is behind this explosion - and what was the actual cause of his late co-workers demise? This latest in their wild romps find the entertaining duo meeting a CIA agent masquerading as a celebrity chef with a penchant for Krispy Kremes, causing chaos at a prestigious hotel, and experimenting with a dog translator. With delectable wit, sharp dialogue and a marvellous sense of timing, this latest in the adventures of M Pamplemousse and his beloved hound, will have you chuckling out loud and crying out for more.