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Debut Novel Serves Up Parisian Intrigue and Murder
8 May
Summary
- Debut novel set in 1949 Paris follows a former journalist turned chef.
- The protagonist discovers a classmate's body, unraveling dark secrets.
- The story blends culinary arts, post-war history, and a murder investigation.
Jenna Helwig's debut novel, The Foreign Correspondent's Wife, is set to be released this fall. The story unfolds in 1949 Paris, centering on Kat Kelly, a former journalist who left the field to pursue her passion for French cuisine. Her new beginning takes a sinister turn when she discovers the body of her culinary school classmate, Toby.
As the investigation into Toby's death commences, Kat realizes the victim's life held more secrets than initially apparent. The pursuit of the killer intensifies, especially when another student's death draws unwanted attention to Kat and her husband, a foreign correspondent. Kat must race against time to solve the murder mystery and protect her marriage.
Helwig, also a food director, drew inspiration from Julia Child's memoir, focusing on the lingering impact of the Nazi Occupation in post-war Paris. The novel explores the intricate relationship between the French and Americans following the war, blending history, culinary arts, and suspense. The Foreign Correspondent's Wife is scheduled for publication on October 20.
