Monsieur Pamplemousse on Vacation: The Francophile's must-read crime caper

By Michael Bond

Monsieur Pamplemousse is looking forward to a well-earned break in the South of France courtesy of his employer - all he has to do is collect a piece of artwork for Le Guide's Director. But when his contact fails to show and a dismembered body is washed up outside the hotel, the holiday mood evaporates.

As Pamplemousse struggles with the case (and with modern technology) his ever-faithful bloodhound Pommes Frites is on hand offering proof why, during his time with the Paris Sûreté, he was one of their top sniffer dogs.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Allison & Busby
• Release date: Sep 24, 2012
• ISBN: 9780749012458

Michael Bond

Michael Bond began chronicling Paddington’s adventures in his first book, A Bear Called Paddington, published in 1958. Fortunately, bears don’t need much encouragement, and Paddington has since filled the pages of twelve further novels, a variety of picture books, and many other projects written for the young at heart.

Reviews for Monsieur Pamplemousse on Vacation

[bjace_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The usual bawdy good fun with M. Pamplemousse. During his visit to a 4-stockpot restaurant he must find a missing chef. The fate of France depends upon it. His faithful Pommes Frites is felled by a massive case of indigestion, but helps out when he can.