The Reluctant Cannibals by Ian Flitcroft
'A truly compelling read with a shocking climax. Well written and incredibly descriptive, the author of this particular work has clearly done homework about the field of gastronomy to produce a wonderful and memorable read.' Publishers Weekly'I was going to say a brilliant debut novel, but it needs no qualification. A brilliant novel, full stop.' Paula Leyden When a group of food-obsessed academics at Oxford University form a secret dining society, they happily devote themselves to investigating exotic and forgotten culinary treasures. Until a dish is suggested that takes them all by surprise.
Professor Arthur Plantagenet has been told he has a serious heart problem and decides that his death should not be in vain. He sets out his bizarre plan in a will, that on his death, tests the loyalty of his closest friends, the remaining members of this exclusive dining society.
A dead Japanese diplomat, police arrests and charges of grave robbing. These are just some of the challenges these culinary explorers must overcome in tackling gastronomy's ultimate taboo: cannibalism.
The Reluctant Cannibals, written by Ian Flitcroft, was a finalist for the Amazon Breakthrough Award. He is also a long-time member of Ireland's Slow Food Movement, an avid cook and wine collector, and a collector of antique culinary-related publications.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781909593596 |
| ISBN 10 | 1909593591 |
| Title | The Reluctant Cannibals |
| Author | Ian Flitcroft |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Legend Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Prizes | Winner of Irish Writers’ Centre Novel Fair Award 2012 (Ireland), Short-listed for Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award 2013 (United States) |
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