In the third book in The Neil Flamb Capers, the sudden disappearance of Neils skills in the kitchen is the real mystery. Could a curse to blame?World-class chefand royal pain in the neckNeil Flamb is used to serving his dishes to resounding applause and overwhelming approval. And Neils super-sensitive nose does more than enable him to cook sophisticated meals and run his own restaurant; it also allows him to help local police solve mysteries in his spare time.Then things start going wrong. His plates are returned. A group of critics visit the restaurant and leave completely dissatisfied. Worse yet, Chez Flamb is closed by an order of the Department of Health!Suddenly, Neil finds himself amid the cook-off of his lifeand his entire reputation is at stake. Then he discovers the root of all his problems: a dark curse that has plagued Flamb chefs for centuries. Has Neil finally met a mess he cant smell his way out of?
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