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

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Here's a mystery guaranteed to make you hungry--for the salmon-filled pasta squares that Chef Laurence Levain sells for $20 a pop at his Washington, D.C. restaurant, for the salad of curly chicory and thick chunks of country bacon that first brings Levain and American food critic Chas (for Charlotte Sue) Wheatley together in Paris, for the warm polenta salad and pan-fried three-meat dumplings served at the CityTastes benefit the night that Levain is found dead of an apparent heart attack and Chas--his lover--has to write his obituary. Washington Post restaurant critic Phyllis Richman certainly knows her food, and her skill at keeping a lively mystery plot simmering is almost as impressive. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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Richman, a Washington Post restaurant critic, makes her bid for fans of the cooking and/or catering mystery subgenre. The narrator and protagonist here, Charlotte Sue "Chas" Wheatley, serves as restaurant critic for a D.C. newspaper. Suspicious about the sudden death of her former lover, an eminent French chef, she cries murder and begins sleuthing. Richman certainly knows the food territory?a nongourmand may need a dictionary?but the mystery set-up seems a bit frantic, complete with close calls, secret lover, and multiple culinary descriptions. For larger collections.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: HarperTorch (May 6, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061096253
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061096259
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #233,074 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars It was a fast moving, entertaining story, March 29, 1999
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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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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Read this in a weekend, September 5, 2000
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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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read!!!, August 29, 1997
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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 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 28, 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

4.0 out of 5 stars Insatiable read
I am an insatiable reader and eater, so this book certainly satisfied both apetites! This mystery is witty with sardonic asides and pragmatic touches that relate to Washington, D... Read more
Published on June 12, 1998

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