by Roald Dahl
First published 1986
Two gourmets compete to determine whose palate reigns supreme. When an heiress bets her entire fortune on the outcome, the stakes skyrocket. As the rivals duel through a series of increasingly elaborate dishes, the battle of wits and taste buds grows fierce. In the end, only one can emerge victorious - but the real prize may be something far more valuable than money.
Genres: fiction, romance, literary-fiction, contemporary, food-and-drink
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, high-stakes
Setting: London, Mike Schofield's house
44 pages · Kindle Edition · Penguin