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T o Catch a Cook byJoanne Pence Harper Collins 320 pages, November 2000 ISBN 0061030856 Reviewed by PJ Nunn Read our author interview Read our review of A Cook in Time To Catch a Cook is book eight in the Angie Amalfi series and it’s no disappointment. Angie’s launched yet another bizarre business venture - videotaped restaurant reviews she hopes to sell to local television stations. She hits a few snags since some people would prefer not to be photographed with their mouths full. But the real mystery begins when Angie breaks an heirloom brooch, a gift from her long-time lover Paavo. Ever hopeful that he will soon pop the question, Angie doesn’t tell him what she’s done and takes the brooch to a local jeweler who specializes in repairing antique Russian pieces. When her apartment is burglarized, she has no reason to think the two events are related. Imagine her surprise when the jeweler is found murdered a few days later. Meanwhile, Paavo suspects that Angie's apartment has gone through a thorough search. But what does she have that anyone would want? The plot thickens when Paavo's house is also turned upside down, making it apparent that someone is watching them both. Another murder loosely links the recent events. But how and why? In an effort to keep Angie safe, Paavo moves with her into a relative’s cabin, continuing the investigation that will lead him straight back to his hidden and apparently fictional past. Angie plunges into the investigation with typical assertiveness, ignoring the danger, far more concerned with the emotional upheaval awaiting Paavo if he discovers the truth of his heritage. To Catch a Cook veers slightly off course in a good way from the usual Angie Amalfi adventure. Angie’s usual wit and good intentions present a stark contrast to Paavo’s self-examination of his past and present life. Consequently, this book is not as light a romp as other previous outings. However, it may represent a turning point in the relationship between Paavo and Angie as we see them grow and evolve. Pence has elevated the pair to new levels, making them both seem more real. I can’t wait to see where she takes them next. |
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