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Informationen zum Autor Michael Bond was born in Newbury! Berkshire in 1926 and started writing whilst serving in the army during the Second World War. In 1958 the first book featuring his most famous creation! Paddington Bear! was published and many stories of his adventures followed. In 1983 he turned his hand to adult fiction and the detective cum gastronome par excellence Monsieur Pamplemousse was born. Michael Bond was awarded the OBE in 1997 and in 2007 was made an Honorary Doctor of Letters by Reading University. He is married! with two grown-up children! and lives in London. Klappentext For fans that enjoy humorous satire, the release of a Monsieur Pamplemousse tale is always a time of rejoicing. The latest novel, ON PROBATION, is an extremely amusing story that as usual takes comic shots on anything that accidentally steps in the way of the dauntless, likable lead duo. Michael Bond uses irony to provide his audience with a wild spin through the kitchens of France and will send tourists seeking previous tours conducted by the dynamic duet. Zusammenfassung Monsieur Pamplemousse finds himself in deep water when an unfortunate collision with a Mother Superior is caught on camera. To avoid media attention! he is sent to report on Chef Andre Dulac! currently in line for Le Guide's top award! and opens a can of worms which threatens the very sanctity of France s premier gastronomic bible.
