Monsieur Pamplemousse is an inspector for a famous food guide in France. Since the company decided to become computerized, someone has been messing with their text and they may not be able to publish in time for the deadline. Possibly lives are on the line. So, Monsieur, who has a police background is asked to investigate. His dog, Pomme Frites is also on the case.

This was a pleasant enough read for a mystery. I enjoyed the bits about cuisine, and the bits with Pomme Frites. I must confess that I felt some disappointment though. When I realized that the author, Michael Bond, was the same man who wrote the Paddington Bear series, I had hoped for more humor. This was rather flat. Amusing in a quiet way, but flat. I will have to try another story though, because the subject of this one, computers in the 1990s, did not interest me much. ( )

I love Monsieur Pamplemousse. He's like Inspector Clouseau, only nicer and fonder of chocolate. A great read! ( )