A Bitter Feast A Novel
A Bitter Feast A Novel by Deborah Crombie is a captivating addition to the series featuring Scotland Yard detectives Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James. Published by HarperCollins on October 8, 2019, this 384-page novel unfolds in the picturesque Cotswolds, where the detectives are invited to a weekend getaway at Beck House, the estate of Melody Talbot, Gemma’s trusted colleague. What begins as a relaxing retreat quickly spirals into a complex investigation involving secrets, lies, and a series of mysterious deaths that threaten to overshadow a high-profile charity luncheon.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a narrative that intricately weaves together the lives of the Talbot family and the local community, revealing connections that may link the tragic events to Viv Holland, an up-and-coming chef. As Duncan and Gemma navigate the tangled relationships and hidden resentments among the staff at Beck House and Viv’s pub, they must confront the possibility that the truth lies buried in the past. This edition offers a rich exploration of themes related to mystery and detective work, showcasing Crombie’s skill in crafting emotionally resonant characters and intricate plots.
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“Crombie’s Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James characters are rich, emotionally textured, fully human. They are the remarkable creations of a remarkable writer.”—Louise Penny
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 buried beneath the surface of a picturesque Cotswolds village.
Scotland Yard Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and his wife, Detective Inspector Gemma James, have been invited for a relaxing weekend in the tranquil Cotswolds, one of Britain’s most beautiful and historic regions, famous for its rolling hills, sheep-strewn green meadows, golden cottages, and timeless villages that retain the spirit of old England.
Duncan, Gemma, and their children are guests at Beck House, the country estate belonging to the family of Melody Talbot, Gemma’s trusted detective sergeant. No ordinary farmers, the Talbots are wealthy and prominent with ties to Britain’s most powerful and influential. A centerpiece of this glorious fall getaway is a posh charity luncheon catered by up-and-coming chef Viv Holland. After more than a decade in London, Viv has returned to her native Glouscestershire, making a name for herself with her innovative, mouthwatering use of the local bounty. Attended by several dozen of the area’s well-to-do, as well as national food bloggers and restaurant critics, the event could make Viv a star.
But a tragic car accident followed by a series of mysterious deaths could ruin her ascent. Each piece of information that surfaces makes it clear that the killer had a connection with Viv’s pub—and perhaps with Beck House itself.
Does the truth lie in the past? Or is it more immediate, woven into the tangled relationships and bitter resentments swirling among the staff at Beck House and at Viv’s pub? Or is it even more personal, entwined with secrets hidden by Viv, her business partner Bea Abbot, and Viv’s eleven-year-old daughter Grace?
Further revelations rock the Talbots’ estate and pull Duncan and Gemma and their colleagues into the investigation. With so much at stake both personally and professionally, especially for Melody Talbot, finding the killer becomes one of the team’s most crucial cases.
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