The Reluctant Cannibals

‘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 WeeklyI was going to say a brilliant debut novel but it needs no qualification. A brilliant novel full stop. Paula LeydenWhen 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.