Fannish Fifty: Prudence Bulstrode

[smallhobbit]

I would be surprised if many of you had heard of Prudence Bulstrode.  She's a new acquaintance of mine and features in a new series of cosy mysteries written by Rosemary Shrager.  Shrager is a chef who has had a number of television programmes, so it's not surprising that Prudence was herself a television chef.

I read the first book The Last Supper because it was a crime set in the Cotswolds and enjoyed it.  There is cooking, there is a dead body, and Prudence works with her teenage granddaughter as assistant.  Prudence is very much 'old school' whereas the granddaughter, Suki, is very attached to her iPhone and therefore makes good use of modern technology.

The second book The Proof in the Pudding is set in the Yorkshire Dales and apart from cooking and the dead body there are some great descriptions of the landscape in the snow.

The third book Too Many Cooks is out early next year and set this time in Cornwall.  I'm looking forward to reading it, as I'm sure the library will be getting copies again.

Comments

[stonepicnicking_okapi]

Interesting!

[smallhobbit]

Definitely a cosy mystery for a nice easy read, but enjoyable.

[delphi]

Oh, cool - I'm going to have to keep an eye out for those!

[smallhobbit]

Definitely worth trying.

[shaddyr]

That sounds really fun! Aaaand it looks like they are both available on Kobo as an ebook which is even better!

[smallhobbit]

I'd say they're definitely worth a try. I hope you enjoy them.

[therealsnape]

I see the Kindle version of part one can be had for 4 dollar. That's affordable. Sadly, such series never make it to our local libraries. I'll check out our big second hand book website to see if I can do better, and then I'll give the kindle a try!

[smallhobbit]

Given they're both new books and I read hardbacks, I wouldn't expect much second-hand yet, but you may be lucky. I imagine our library thought 'television chef and popular genre'.

[rusty_armour]

I can't say I've heard of Prudence Bulstrode, but I love the premise. It sounds like a really fun series of books. Actually, I bet it would be right up my mom's street. She loves cozy mysteries, especially ones set in the UK. I've done the majority of my Christmas shopping, but I might keep it in mind for Mother's Day or my mom's birthday.

[smallhobbit]

These are new books - the first one was only published a year or two ago, which is why you've probably never heard of her. I suspect your mom might enjoy the stories.

[bunn]

Just wanted to mention that your book recs are super handy for my sister, who I think shares your tastes: I've just been rummaging your blog for present ideas, so thank you!

[smallhobbit]

Thank you. I'm delighted to hear it. I hope she enjoys whatever you buy her.