A Bitter Feast

Scotland Yard Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid is drawn into a tangled web of intrigue when a lavish dinner party takes a dark turn. With his wife, Detective Inspector Gemma James, by his side, Kincaid navigates the complexities of gourmet delights and bubbling conversations that mask a simmering undercurrent of jealousy and discord among the guests. Each character holds secrets as tantalizing as the dishes served, making the atmosphere thick with suspicion.

When a shocking murder disrupts the evening, Kincaid and James are thrust into a world of culinary elitism and personal vendettas. The couple delves deep into the lives of the food-obsessed guests, uncovering rivalries that stretch beyond the dining table. Their investigation reveals that behind the elegant façade of fine wines and exquisite meals lie motives that are far more sinister.

As they piece together alibis and confronting deception, the detectives must rely on their instincts to unearth the truth. With each clue they uncover, the stakes grow higher, and the tension among suspects escalates. The couple’s dynamic is put to the test as they balance their personal lives with the demands of a complex case that threatens to upend everything they hold dear.

In their quest for justice, Kincaid and James confront not only the darkness of human nature but also the bittersweet complexities of their own relationship. The narrative weaves a rich tapestry of mystery and emotional depth, inviting readers to savor every page as the detectives inch closer to the resolution of a crime born from passion and betrayal.