Monsieur Pamplemousse and the Secret MissionMonsieur Pamplemousse, first class gastronome and inspector of food, has been recruited to sample the appalling cuisine at the inappropriately named Hotel du Paradis. Not an easy task, since the hotel is owned by his Directors formidable aunt, Louise, and the utmost tact is required. But Monsieur Pamplemousse is not one to shirk a challenge and so, with the ever faithful bloodhound Pommes Frites at his side, he sets forth on his mission. Once in the

Paul Aston

collectable first edition

The writing moves from horror to humour with terrifying ease

featuring dragons

an escaped psychopath who kills with no compunction at all

' Francis King

the cold but deadly young statesman who dominated the last years of the Queen's long reign

It doesnt help matters that Fanes wife Joanna isnt yet sure what she feels about moustaches

drink-sodden and heavy with sadness

is curious

it heralds Adam Hamdy as an outstanding new talent

who prefers to be known as Jack