Crime Fraiche

Before Capucine and her husband, distinguished food critic Alexandre de Huguelet, even arrive at her oncle's 16th-century chateau, a fatal hunting accident has upset their idyllic destination. What's meant to be a peaceful bon voyage to the countryside - rustic picnics, dinners en plein air, and of course, a sip or two of Calvados - quickly sours as more "accidents" befall the guests. But the local gendarmerie lack the investigative finesse to draw any conclusions, let alone suspects, forcing Capucine to puzzle out the crimes herself. And when the bodies lead to a celebrated cattle ranch, the stakes rise beyond small-town grudges to the struggle surrounding France's most beloved gastronomic traditions.