The Devil’s Feast

Blake and Avery Novel Series, Book 3

By: M.J. Carter

Narrated by: Alex Wyndham

Captain William Avery is persuaded to investigate, and soon discovers a web of rivalries and hatreds, both personal and political, simmering behind the club's handsome façade, and in particular concerning its resident genius, Alexis Soyer, "the Napoleon of food", a chef whose culinary brilliance is matched only by his talent for self-publicity. But Avery is distracted, for where is his mentor and partner-in-crime Jeremiah Blake? And what if this first death was only a dress rehearsal for something far more sinister?

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Interesting story.

The narrator stresses the words, oddly often landing, unnecessarily on the last word in a sentence.

Love this series and while different still as fun!

Just awesome! I'm not very judgemental and find joy in most books I read. This series is at the top of my list, however and I found this one to be as enjoyable as the rest. the narrator is terrific and the history mixed in is enlightening.

Kitchen intrigue

This is the third story in an excellent series. The mystery here ( who is the poisoner) isn't all that engaging, but the behind-the-scenes look at the infighting, jealousies and theft in up-scale kitchens in London men's clubs, circa 1840's, is very detailed and very interesting. I'm guessing that these same intrigues are still playing out in high-end restaurants today. There are a LOT of characters to keep track of, and I thought the team of Blake and Avery didn't get much page time. Still enjoyable, and Alex Wyndham never disappoints.

Wishing MJ Carter wrote another!

Sorry to say, but this seems to be her final Avery and Blake novel, number three in the series.
She’s a fantastic writer, weaving historical events and people into an imaginative brutal mystery who-dun-it.
Brutal first chapter! Almost didn’t get through it!
The descriptions of a modern Victorian kitchen were interesting. The food prepared for a feast was really over the top.
All in all I recommend this series without reservation.
Narrator performed beautifully and professionally.

Kitchens and poisons in 19th Century London

A captivating mystery of rivalry amongst chefs, and a history of the genius who modernized large-scale food service. Alex Wyndham's narration gives the characters vitality and a quick pace to the story.