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A Bitter Feast - (Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James Novels) by Deborah Crombie (Paperback)

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  • "Crombie's characters are rich, emotionally textured, fully human.
  • Author(s): Deborah Crombie
  • 400 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
  • Series Name: Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James Novels

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"Crombie's characters are rich, emotionally textured, fully human. They are the remarkable creations of a remarkable writer."--Louise Penny

"Nobody writes the modern English mystery the way Deborah Crombie does--and A Bitter Feast is the latest in a series that is gripping, enthralling, and just plain the best." -- Charles Todd, New York Times bestselling author of The Black Ascot and A Cruel Deception

New York Times bestselling author Deborah Crombie returns with a mesmerizing entry in her "excellent" (Miami Herald) 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.

Scotland 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.

Duncan, 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.

But 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.

Does 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?



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"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." -- Louise Penny, New York Times bestselling author

"Nobody writes the modern English mystery the way Deborah Crombie does--and A Bitter Feast is the latest in a series that is gripping, enthralling, and just plain the best." -- Charles Todd, New York Times bestselling author of The Black Ascot and A Cruel Deception

"A Bitter Feast is a rich banquet for mystery lovers. Three cheers for the chef, Deborah Crombie!"
-- Alan Bradley, New York Times bestselling author

"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, A Bitter Feast truly transcends the genre." -- Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author of the Royal Spyness series and the international bestseller The Tuscan Child

"It's another stellar installment in the British mystery series that's as much about characters as it is about crime." -- Parade

"This character-driven series just continues to get better." -- Booklist (starred review)

"To say that A Bitter Feast 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." -- New York Journal of Books

"Crombie keeps this series on its toes with her smooth procedural techniques and engagingly eccentric characters." -- New York Times Book Review

"A Bitter Feast is a tour de force by Deborah Crombie." -- CriminalElement.com

"Crombie fans and cozy aficionados will be well pleased." -- Publishers Weekly


Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .66 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 400
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Series Title: Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James Novels
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Format: Paperback
Author: Deborah Crombie
Language: English
Street Date: November 17, 2020
TCIN: 85955594
UPC: 9780062271679
Item Number (DPCI): 247-21-6307
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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