num_pages: 245
description: Renowned cookbook writer Paul Stuart renewed and refreshed from his time in Tuscany has returned to Scotland to work on his new book The Philosophy of Food in Six Easy Chapters. Writing though is complicated by Paul's changed domestic circumstances. His editor and new girlfriend Gloria has moved in with him despite not being specifically invited and she's brought her two rather demanding Siamese cats. When Paul's cousin Chloe suggests Paul visit her in the French countryside Paul jumps at the chance. However once he arrives he finds his fortunes tangled up with the infamous local restaurant that gives the book its title. In this story about a man who prides himself on his taste finding delight in the most unexpected places we have Alexander McCall Smith at his most witty and charming.
language: English
title: The Second-Worst Restaurant in France
publisher: Pantheon