Monsieur Pamplemousse and the Carbon Footprint: The Francophile's must-read crime caper

by Michael Bond

Overview

Le Guide, France's premier gastronomic guide, is failing to whet the appetite of its audience in America. Bribed by the Director with offers of some time off, Monsieur Pamplemousse agrees to flex his literary muscles in a bid to address the problem by writing a play.
The result is the ex-detective's directorial debut, complete with walk-on part for faithful bloodhound Pommes Frites. Everything rests on their special guest, Jay Corby, the acclaimed American food-critic, whose good opinion could change their transatlantic fortunes. But disaster strikes on opening night when a manoeuvre with a trapdoor causes Corby to storm out in a rage.
Monsieur Pamplemousse must find him before he ruins everything for Le Guide. Once again he can rely on star sniffer dog Pommes Frites, who is hot on the trail of their only lead: a flimsy undergarment belonging to an exotic dancer they came across in a state of undress before the start of the show.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780749040482
Publisher:	Allison & Busby, Limited
Publication date:	12/19/2011
Series:	Monsieur Pamplemousse Series , #17
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	928 KB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Michael Bond was born in Newbury in 1926. In 1958, his first children's book, A Bear Called Paddington was published. In 1983 he started writing adult fiction, with his first tale featuring Monsieur Pamplemousse and his faithful bloodhound, Pommes Frites. He sadly passed away in June 2017.
Michael Bond was born in Newbury in 1926. In 1958, his first children's book, A Bear Called Paddington was published. In 1983 he started writing adult fiction, with his first tale featuring Monsieur Pamplemousse and his faithful bloodhound, Pommes Frites. He sadly passed away in June 2017.

Editorial Reviews

"Monsieur Pamplemousse and his faithful dog Pommes Frites are true and original comic inventions."

The Guardian

‘Monsieur Pamplemousse and his faithful dog Pommes Frites are true and original comic inventions.’

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