Delicious Death (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

Delicious Death by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Delicious Death is the second book in the Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries series. It can be read as a stand-alone but is best enjoyed as a continuation of the series so you can follow Elinor’s development and the slow-burn romance from the start.
This series has a gaslamp fantasy feel, set in a fictional world. Elinor’s abilities as a medium help her to solve mysteries as well as helping people who are grieving and having difficulty letting go of those they’ve lost.
Delicious Death is a fun read for fans of food, as the story takes place at a competition between six top chefs. Details about the food, and Elinor’s awareness and appreciation of good quality cooking, are essential to solving the mystery. We also hear about the many tasty delights she encounters along the way!
Elinor’s medical friend, Dr Charlotte LaRue, accompanies her to the event and proves indispensable, not least to fainting noblewomen. It’s great to see her character developing and she brings some interesting science to the story as we learn about poisons and how they could be detected.
This is an entertaining read – a rich fantasy setting with an intriguing mystery and plenty of other storylines flowing through it. The next two books are due to come out in February and April this year and I can’t wait to read them!

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