The Dining Car by Eric Peterson

The Dining Car by Eric Peterson

In his second novel, author Eric Peterson dishes up a riotous spectacle of self-absorbed chefs, backstabbing politicians, and devious publishing magnates, set against a backdrop of haute cuisine, presidential politics, and an endless supply of top-shelf liquor and wine. Fresh from a public humiliation and in search of his true calling, former college football star Jack Marshall enlists as bartender and steward aboard Horace Button's vintage private railroad car, the Pioneer Mother, which is transporting the legendary food writer and social critic across the country in opulent style. Decked out in a white jacket, mixing perfect cocktails, Jack is immersed in a style of living --and dining-- he'd assumed was extinct. While striving to appease the eccentric, finicky Horace, and Wanda, the Pioneer Mother's enigmatic chef, Jack falls under the spell of Giselle Lebeau, a gorgeous celebrity chef whose designs on him test his self-control and his loyalty. But when tragedy rocks Horace's insulated white-linen world, Jack must take charge of a simmering stew of quirky yet powerful personalities -- all while staying in Wanda's good graces and keeping an eye on their newest passenger. A story of service, serendipity, and second chances, The Dining Car is more than a delectable read -- it's a marvelous, exuberant work of fiction.

Eric Peterson is a third-generation Californian who graduated from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) and Stanford University with a bachelor's degree in communication. He worked for Amtrak during college, receiving a glimpse into the exclusive world of private rail travel and witnessing a few amazing parties on the cars' open platforms. After years spent working for a venture firm, starting a software company, and owning a fine-dining restaurant, Peterson accomplished his dream of becoming a novelist in 2009. Life as a Sandwich, his debut novel, was a finalist in the San Diego Book Awards. His second book, The Dinner Car, is his second novel.

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ISBN 13	9780982486009
ISBN 10	0982486006
Title	The Dining Car
Author	Eric Peterson
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Huckleberry House
Year published	2016-11-01
Number of pages	358
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.