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4.0 out of 5 stars It was a fast moving, entertaining story, March 29, 1999

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This review is from: The Butter Did It: A Gastronomic Tale of Love and Murder (Chas Wheatley Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)

I enjoyed reading Phyllis Richman's first murder mystery- so much so I hope she continues to write more. Having lived in the Washington area, I have enjoyed her restaurant reviews. I also like cooking. Combine murder mysteries with cooking and I'm hooked. The plot to "The Butter Did It" is well constructed and it has plenty of suspects. You learn a lot about the main character, food critic Chas Wheatley. She is not perfect, though. I have a hard time believing she loves to walk in Washington D.C. Traffic, construction and pollution make that difficult. Never mind, it's a good read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Read this in a weekend, September 5, 2000

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This review is from: The Butter Did It: A Gastronomic Tale of Love and Murder (Chas Wheatley Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)

What a good read for a long weekend. This was a spontaneous purchase because I liked the title. I figured that the author had a sense of humor. Boy! Does she?! This is a nice moving book with lots of insider information on the food industry as well as inside the beltway. The characters are well-rounded (and not perfect). I liked every character and did not want a single one of them to be the "dirty guy." The food details without the recipes littering the content is a welcome change, and walking the city streets can help the psyche -- try it! I will definitely buy more from this author.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read!!!, August 29, 1997

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This review is from: The Butter Did It: A Gastronomic Tale of Love and Murder (Hardcover)

THE BUTTER DID IT is a fun read from the first page.
As a fan of mystery and cooking I enjoyed the romp through the professional world of food.

Ms Richman obviously knows her business and her witty style keeps you turning the pages.

The title suggests an author with a sense of humor and her story confirms your expectations.

I eagerly look forward to Ms Richman's next adventure with Chas and friends in their tasty world of food, mystery and interesting characters

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5.0 out of 5 stars solid series debut by former restaurant critic
Chas Wheatley is a newspaper DC restaurant critic (like the author herself) in the series debut populated by a bevy of well-fleshed out chefs, waiters and journalist characters... Read more

Published on January 29, 2010 by audrey

5.0 out of 5 stars If you're into the "foodie mysteries," you won't regret this one.
Phyllis Richman, where have you gone?! After devouring the first three of your Chas Wheatley mysteries, you have left me out in the cold, wondering if there will ever be anymore... Read more

Published on December 27, 2006 by Gabrielle Knight

5.0 out of 5 stars The Butter Did It
Oh, I just love Chas and all her foiables. She is a delight to get to know along with all the other quirky characters she comes in contact with. Read more

Published on August 27, 2005 by C. Etchison

5.0 out of 5 stars Is Clarified Butter The Key? A Soul Food Finish
Listen my children and you shall hear ...

... the morning munch of a mangia mystery (following boisterous stomach rumblings). Read more

Published on July 16, 2005 by Linda G. Shelnutt

5.0 out of 5 stars Former Washington Post Restaurant Critic Becomes Novelist
Phyllis Richman is a many-faceted woman. She wrote restaurant reviews that were outstanding for The Washington Post. She has written articles for Gourmet Magazine. Read more

Published on May 31, 2001 by Betty in Tucson

5.0 out of 5 stars There is alot of drooling even if you eat before reading
Death of a great chef. Cause heart attack. But Chas Wheatly feels it is more than that. We get to read about great foods and life of a food critic. Keeps you guessing. Read more

Published on September 16, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a book you can't put down!!!
What a great first novel from Phyllis Richman! It pulled me in on page one and held my attention through the last page, and I honestly hated to see it end. Read more

Published on January 11, 1999 by Donna

4.0 out of 5 stars The Real McCoy
I really enjoyed this debut effort by Phyllis Richman. As a DC transplant and wife of a native, Ms. Read more

Published on July 20, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Swell book! Great characters, well written and about FOOD!
I loved this book! It was very well written and flowed smoothly. Kept me guessing all the way to the end, always a plus. Read more

Published on July 15, 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Delicious fluff!
For gastronomic mystery buffs, this is a must read. It's a light confection, but perfectly delicious on a rainy afternoon. Enjoy!

Published on June 22, 1998

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