About the book: 2023 / Middle-aged Englishman and owner of a small hotel in a quiet French valley, Richard Ainsworth leads a quiet life, and he likes it. The most exciting event in his town in a long time was the opening of a restaurant by a culinary star and winner of all Michelin stars. The whole city is assembled, the evening sparkles with sophistication, glasses of sparkling wine are clinking... And it would seem that what could go wrong here? But suddenly a scandal! The highlight of the program - the dish that brought world fame to the chef - is served with a modified recipe! The restaurant is disgraced, the city is in shock, and the leading cheese supplier drowns himself in a vat of goat's milk. A restaurant critic staying with Richard believes that the cheese maker was murdered, and, of course, Valerie d'Orsay cannot help but begin her own investigation into this intriguing story. Richard is again forced to get involved and is surprised to discover that he plays an important role in his friend's new business - adventurers. Who is this book for? For those who liked the first part of “Death and Croissants”. For readers of witty, cozy detective stories with charming characters and mysterious investigations. For those who want to get distracted and become a detective for a while. For fans of the “Thursday Murder Club” series "Published in Russian for the first time.