Orlando Murrin: Author. The Masterchef, Parmesan Biscuits and Knife Skills for Beginners.

Orlando Murrin is a food writer, broadcaster and now a novelist with his debut novel, Knife Skills for Beginners.   Orlando's culinary adventures began when he was a Masterchef semi- finalist in 1992 which led to life as a chef, restaurateur and writer. Orlando writes for Waitrose Weekend, has written six cookbooks and is the co-host of the BBC Good Food Podcast.

Orlando's debut novel, Knife Skills for Beginners, is available from 1 February 2024.

Knife Skills for Beginners

A recipe for disaster.
When chef Paul Delamare takes a job teaching at an exclusive residential cookery school in Belgravia, the only thing he expects his students to murder is his taste buds. But on the first night, the unthinkable happens: someone turns up dead...

The school rests on a knife-edge.
The police are convinced Paul is the culprit. After all, he’s good with a blade, was first on the scene – and everyone knows it doesn’t take much to push a chef over the edge. To prove his innocence, he must find the killer. Could it be one of his students? Or the owner of the school – a woman with secrets and a murky past?

It all boils down to murder.
If Paul can’t solve the mystery fast – as well as teach his students how to make a perfect hollandaise sauce – he’ll be next to get the chop.

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