Rosemary Shrager

Murder is definitely on the menu in this deliciously wicked new West Country outing for Prudence Bulstrode! Prudence Bulstrode has fond memories of St Marianne's School for Girls, the beautiful Cornish school where she boarded as a girl. It was at St Marianne's that Prudence first learned the joy of cooking, from her dear old Home Economics teacher, Mrs Agatha Jubber. So when she's invited back to the school, to lead a summer holidays course in the fundamentals of cookery, Prudence couldn't be more delighted. What's more, it's a chance to show her grand-daughter Suki the way school used to be in the good old days.But no sooner has Prudence arrived at St Marianne's, a gruesome discovery is made. The builders excavating the old hockey pitch to construct the new dormitories have unearthed human bones - bones dating from Prudence's own time at St Marianne's. Soon, Prudence recollects the story of the vanishing schoolmaster, Mr Scott, and the rumours that spread like wildfire one summer about his illicit affair with Agatha Jubber.So begins Prudence's very first cold case . . .Praise for The Last Supper'I've long admired Rosemary as a woman of many talents. I just hadn't realized that writing is one of them. The Last Supper has pace and style and a very interesting cast of characters' Richard Vines'Rosemary Shrager has created a welcome addition to the ranks of female amateur sleuths. The Last Supper is a witty, light-hearted mystery, in which the author has served up a tasty treat' Simon Brett'The Last Supper is a charming, hugely entertaining book. Retired chef Prudence Bulstrode is cranky, stubborn and insightful; an utterly brilliant creation. I can't wait to see what she gets up to next' M W Craven'Discover how a Michelin-starred Miss Marple displays the skills of a bloodhound as she sniffs out the scent of a killer in this thriller that rises to a conclusion like a perfect souffle.' Nick Ferrari'If you enjoy the cosy crime of Richard Osman, then don't miss this delicious debut' Yours

'Rosie can write and Prudence Bulstrode is here to stay' Miriam Margolyes'Witty, warm and so enjoyable' Jo BrandThe next irresistible cosy crime novel from celebrity TV chef Rosemary Shrager! Preparing a midwinter's feast for all hundred residents of the little Yorkshire village of Scrafton Busk is exactly the kind of challenge Prudence Bulstrode adores. A chance to show off her muffin-topped winter stew, lamb shank hotpot and Scarborough woof - and, of course, her famous figgy pudding - is just the thing to shake off the winter blues. But on the night of the feast, local vagabond Terry Chandler is found dead - his body entombed in the pristine snowman standing pride of place on the village green. Who could have wanted Chandler dead? Why would they stow his body in such strange circumstances? And what is the meaning of his last enigmatic message, directing his brother to Mystery Hills, a place of which no one has ever heard? Crime and cookery continue to collide as Prudence and her granddaughter Suki get drawn into another mystifying murder . . . Praise for The Proof in the Pudding'Warm and witty' Yours'Fans of Christie. . . to Beaton, should tuck in' Peterborough Telegraph'A killer combo of crime and cooking' Woman's OwnPraise for Rosemary Shrager'A great yarn - Shrager knows her food and she's cooked up a storm. Murder is the main course but the side dishes fascinate. A fascinating conclusion - Rosie can write and Prudence Bulstrode is here to stay. I look forward to more in this series.' Miriam Margolyes'I've long admired Rosemary as a woman of many talents. I just hadn't realized that writing is one of them. The Last Supper has pace and style and a very interesting cast of characters' Richard Vines'Rosemary Shrager has created a welcome addition to the ranks of female amateur sleuths. The Last Supper is a witty, light-hearted mystery, in which the author has served up a tasty treat' Simon Brett'The Last Supper is a charming, hugely entertaining book. Retired chef Prudence Bulstrode is cranky, stubborn and insightful; an utterly brilliant creation. I can't wait to see what she gets up to next' M W Craven'Discover how a Michelin-starred Miss Marple displays the skills of a bloodhound as she sniffs out the scent of a killer in this thriller that rises to a conclusion like a perfect souffle.' Nick Ferrari'A light-hearted, fun mystery, combining cookery and crime - what's not to love?' Woman's Weekly'Shrager, herself a kitchen whizz on TV, has a natural talent and deft touch for exactly this kind of gentle fun' The Sun

Nogle gange må man tage det sure med det søde … Og det er Prudence Bulstrode efterhånden ekspert i. Prudence Bulstrode elsker en god udfordring, og det er lige præcis, hvad den store fest for hundredvis af gæster i den lille landsby Scrafton Busk viser sig at være. Her skal der kokkereres til den store guldmedalje, og Prudence griber altid muligheden for at imponere gæsterne med sine bedste menuer. Men på den store aften bliver den lokale vagabond Terry fundet død under mystiske omstændigheder: Han er blevet skjult inde i den store snemand på byens torv. Det mærkværdige og makabre fund får alle til at miste appetitten. Hvem ønskede sådan en skæbne for Terry? Og hvad betyder den mystiske sidste besked, han efterlod til sin bror? Prudence og hendes barnebarn, Suki, må endnu en gang smøge ærmerne op og kaste sig over sagen. Pressen skriver: ”Der er underholdning og hygge for alle pengene, når den charmerende men nysgerrige Prudence går i gang med at opklare mord.” – Lektørudtalelse "Shrager skriver sansepirrende britisk landsbykrimi, helt bogstaveligt med det hele." – Jyllands-Posten

Traditional crime in the spirit of Agatha Christie, Rev Richard Coles and M C Beaton written by TV celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager

'A great yarn - Shrager knows her food and she's cooked up a storm. . . Rosie can write and Prudence Bulstrode is here to stay.' Miriam Margolyes'Think bolshy Mrs Beeton meets Miss Marple, our rambunctious heroine, Prudence, hilariously stomps her way through a riotous and unpredictable plot. Witty, warm and so enjoyable' Jo Brand 'A Golden Age classic for the modern era - Rosemary Shrager has come up with a recipe to die for' Anton Du Beke 'True to form, this recipe is a real killer!' Alan TitchmarshThe irresistible debut novel from celebrity TV chef Rosemary Shrager where cosy crime and cookery collide!When an old television rival, Deirdre Shaw, is found dead at the Cotswolds manor house where she was catering for a prestigious shooting weekend, Prudence is asked to step into the breach. Prudence is only too happy to take up the position and soon she is working in the kitchens of Farleigh Manor.But Farleigh Manor is the home to secrets, both old and new. The site of a famous unsolved murder from the nineteenth century, Farleigh Manor has never quite shaken off its sensationalist past. It's about to get a sensational present too. Because, the more she scratches beneath the surface of this manor and its guests, the more Prudence becomes certain that Deirdre Shaw's death was no accident. She's staring in the face of a very modern murder. . .Praise for The Last Supper'I've long admired Rosemary as a woman of many talents. I just hadn't realized that writing is one of them. The Last Supper has pace and style and a very interesting cast of characters' Richard Vines'Rosemary Shrager has created a welcome addition to the ranks of female amateur sleuths. The Last Supper is a witty, light-hearted mystery, in which the author has served up a tasty treat' Simon Brett'The Last Supper is a charming, hugely entertaining book. Retired chef Prudence Bulstrode is cranky, stubborn and insightful; an utterly brilliant creation. I can't wait to see what she gets up to next' M W Craven'Discover how a Michelin-starred Miss Marple displays the skills of a bloodhound as she sniffs out the scent of a killer in this thriller that rises to a conclusion like a perfect souffle.' Nick Ferrari'If you enjoy the cosy crime of Richard Osman, then don't miss this delicious debut' Yours

MADGLÆDE OG MORDGÅDER FORENES I EN UIMODSTÅELIG HYGGEKRIMI AF TV-KOKKEN ROSEMARY SHRAGER Den nyligt pensionerede tv-kok Prudence Bulstrode har længe set frem til en rolig pensionisttilværelse i det idylliske Cotswolds. Men drømmen splintres, da hendes tidligere tv-rival, Deirdre Shaw, bliver fundet død i et rabarberbed nær Farleigh Manor, hvor jagtsæsonen står for døren. Prudence har på fornemmelsen, at der er ugler i mosen og påtager sig derfor køkkentjansen på slottet, så hun i skjul af gryder og pander kan undersøge mysteriet. Snart går det op for hende, at herregården gemmer på flere hemmeligheder – gamle såvel som nye. Et opsigtsvækkende mord i 1800-tallet blev aldrig opklaret, og nu vækker området endnu engang opsigt. For efterhånden som Prudence undersøger omstændighederne nærmere, går det op for hende, at Deirdre Shaws død umuligt kan være en ulykke ... Der er en morder løs på herregården! Mord på menuen er et muntert og begavet mysterium, der med garanti vil stille appetitten hos læsere med hang til hyggekrimier, britiske mordgåder og – ikke mindst – bordets mange glæder. Pressen skriver: "Hyggekrimi" – **** Jyllands-Posten “Herligt og muntert mysterium med madglæde og mordgåder” – Woman’s Weekly ”Madguruen Shrager har virkelig sans og talent for vid og bid” – The Sun "Storforbrugere af hyggekrimier vil elske den!" – Lektørudtalelse

Traditional crime in the spirit of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L Sawyers and M C Beaton written by TV celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager

Become a better cook with RosemaryRosemary Shrager has a passion for sharing what she loves: delicious food anyone can learn to make and enjoy. With decades of experience as a chef and cookery teacher, Rosemary knows how to make even the most nervous of cooks feel confident in the kitchen.Starting with classic principles and skills, Rosemary will show you how to develop as a cook recipe-by-recipe, so each new skill is learned through practical experience. Learn how to poach a perfect egg, make the creamiest béchamel sauce, knead a light and fluffy white loaf, bake a warming chicken and potato pie from scratch. With Rosemary's guidance and delicious dishes along the way, this is the most enjoyable way to learn to cook.With over 140 recipes, and gorgeous photography and illustrations throughout, this book is an essential for anyone who wishes they could have Rosemary by their side in the kitchen.

Rosemary Shrager is mostly self taught, she has worked for Pierre Koffmann and Jean-Christophe Novelli. Now, in more than a hundred recipes, she shows us how to produce the very greatest cuisine at home.