The Food Taster (First U.K. Edition)

Peter Elbling

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ISBN 10: 1843543699 ISBN 13: 9781843543695

Published by Atlantic Books (Grove Atlantic), London, 2005

Language: English

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Atlantic (Grove Atlantic), London, 2005. First U.K. edition. First printing (with full number line down to 1). A fine copy in a near-fine jacket. A clean copy with price (�9.99) intact on front flap. Comes with archival-quality jacket protector. Note: Small scuff on front jacket cover (as pictured) on an otherwise fine jacket. F1600A.

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Title: The Food Taster (First U.K. Edition)
Publisher: Atlantic Books (Grove Atlantic), London
Publication Date: 2005
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1843543699
ISBN 13: 9781843543695
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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When Ugo DiFonte, a starving peasant, and his beautiful daughter Miranda are snatched from their farm by the despot Duke Federico, Ugo thinks life can't get any worse. He's wrong. The duke orders Ugo to be his new food taster, a hazardous job made even more so by the Duke's many enemies - including the cook - but it's not just the food that's dangerous. Miranda's beauty brings perils of its own as she attracts the attention of the Duke himself. Ugo realizes he must find a way to protect Miranda, the toast of Corsoli, from all those who desire his master, her lover, and perhaps most sinisterly his lascivious brother. Set in the perilous kitchens of a sixteenth-century Italian palace, The Food Taster is a witty and dark fairytale in the best tradition of the Brothers Grimm.

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PETER ELBLING is a writer, actor and director who has worked in television, film and theatre. He lives in Venice, California. www.peterelbling.com

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