In this episode of Whodunnit Dinners, hosts Katie McLaughlin and Helen Barbour explore the world of murder mysteries, focusing on the character of Maigret from Georges Simenon's novels. They discuss the intricacies of the story 'Felicie', its characters, and the cultural context of the narrative. Alongside the literary analysis, they pair the discussion with traditional Northern French cuisine, including mussels and tarte tatin, creating a delightful blend of food and literature.www.whodunnitdinners.com/blog/newsChapters00:00 Introduction to Who Done It? Dinners00:54 Exploring Maigret and the Mystery Genre06:03 Character Analysis of Maigret09:59 The Atmosphere and Setting of Felici12:58 Food Inspirations from Northern France17:57 Mussels and Traditional Northern French Cuisine20:57 Dessert: Tarte Tatin and Its History24:10 Next Challenge: Californian CuisineTheme Tune: Dan McCullough

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