Monsieur Pamplemousse on Probation (A&B Crime) [Paperback]

Michael Bond (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2000 | Series: A&B Crime

Monsieur Pamplemousse finds himself in deep water when an unfortunate collision with a Mother Superior is caught on camera by the French tabloids. To avoid media attention, he is sent to the Auvergne to report on legendary chef Andre Dulac, and open a can of worms which threatens the very sanctity of France's premier gastronomic bible.

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About the Author

Michael Bond is the creator of the much-loved exile from Darkest Peru, Paddington Bear. In 1983 he turned his hand to adult fiction and the detective turned gastronome par excellence Monsieur Pamplemousse was born. This is the fourteenth book to feature Monsieur Pamplemousse and his faithful bloodhound Pommes Frites.

Product Details

• Paperback: 174 pages
• Publisher: Allison & Busby LTD (November 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0749004630
• ISBN-13: 978-0749004637
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,345,800 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic satire, July 28, 2000

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This review is from: Monsieur Pamplemousse on Probation (A&B Crime) (Paperback)

Anytime Henri LeClercq, the Director of Le Guide, returns from America, the staff expects the adoption of all types of weird business practices. This time Henri brings back the concept of survival courses to maximize the inner self and raise each individual's capabilities. This works only in America and now LeClercq insures it will in France too. Pamplemousse and Pommes Frites have successfully avoided the fate of much of their peers until this morning when the media caught him "molesting" a Mother Superior. Though he explains the unfortunate events that led to his picture (lying on top of the nun alongside a seemingly laughing Pommes Frites) making the paper, Henri decides to exile the twosome until the media frenzy stops.

Pamplemousse and Pommes Frites travel to Auvergne to judge whether Chef Dulac is worthy of Le Guide's Golden Stock Pot Lid award. However, instead of a quiet escape, Pamplemousse and Pommes Frites become embroiled in a situation that could destroy not only the reputation of Le Guide, but also the international esteem that French cuisine deservedly has. Placing a TV camera on Pommes Frites, Pamplemousse expects to learn the truth behind the efforts to demolish reputations.

For fans that enjoy humorous satire, the release of a Monsieur Pamplemousse and Pommes Frites tale is always a time of rejoicing. The latest novel, ON PROBATION, is an extremely amusing story that as usual takes comic shots on anything that accidentally steps in the way of the dauntless, likable lead duo. Michael Bond uses irony to provide his audience with a wild spin through the kitchens of France and will send tourists seeking previous tours conducted by the dynamic duet.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BACK WHERE HE WAS BORN, July 30, 2000

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This review is from: Monsieur Pamplemousse on Probation (A&B Crime) (Paperback)

While at Dulac's luxury hotel in Auvergne, Monsieur Pamplemousse learns from police Inspector Lafarge that the owner has been attacked, and that they are looking for, "two midgets-identical twins most likely.." (Note: The rest of his explanation had me laughing so hard, that I woke my wife.)...

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not up to par, September 3, 2000

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Bookworm12 "Beth" (St Paul, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Monsieur Pamplemousse on Probation (A&B Crime) (Paperback)

I normally love these books, especially the dry wit. This one was a bit dull and very disjointed. Why did Shinko have much more press than Claud? Lots of loose ends not tied up and just not as amusing. Caca de chiens is a bit harsh, but perhaps fitting.