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Murder on Faux Pas Island (A Pancetta Bruleé Mystery), by Casey McKittrick
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The year is 1935 but this is an America where cross-dressing goes almost unremarked, often unnoticed, and gay relationships are mundane; gay marriage, a quotidian fact of life. Famed chef and female impersonator Pancetta Brulee of New Orleans has been hired to cater a gay engagement party for two prominent grooms at the infamous Faux Pas Island and the Robicheaux estate. Both family and island have a terrible past, and most Cajuns and Creoles avoid the place like the plague. Pancetta attends the weekend engagement party, only to be faced with the gory murder. The family enlists her and her gorgeous yet restless ex, who happens to be on the island as a groundskeeper. The two embark on a strenuous search for the truth of a tragic Saturday night. Among the suspects are a disillusioned fiancé, a Hollywood starlet sister-in-law, an old family friend and admirer of the deceased, a godmother and Countess of Romania, a disapproving mother and father, and a spurned lover of the dead man who has long been a rival for his father's affections. Murder on Faux Pas Island unfolds as a yarn with campy humor and a hint of romance.
Murder on Faux Pas Island (A Pancetta Bruleé Mystery), by Casey McKittrick - Amazon Sales Rank: #517236 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-06-21
- Released on: 2015-06-21
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Murder on Faux Pas Island (A Pancetta Bruleé Mystery), by Casey McKittrick Review ''Like a steamy broth with a huge dash of Louisiana hot sauce this mystery rolls over you, catching you by surprise. A good read and a fun boatload of characters.'' --Joseph R.G. DeMarco, author of the Marco Fontana mysteries''Put on your chestnut bob, silver stilettos, and sassy attitude, drag queen Pancetta Brulee has arrived with more old film references than TCM, and more camp than a scout troop. The caterer/receptionist/lady detective is hot on the case, and in the oven, when murder is doled out at a wealthy couple's engagement party at the Robicheaux family plantation in 1935 New Orleans. Pancetta and her average Joe serve boeuf bourguignon and a smorgasbord of suspects until raising the lid on the murderer. Enjoy the fun, frolic, and frivolity. Charles Busch should star in the movie!'' --- Joe Cosentino, author of Drama Queen
About the Author Casey McKittrick is an Associate Professor of English at Western Michigan University, USA. He regularly teaches courses in Film Interpretation, The Films of Alfred Hitchcock, African American Literature, and American Literature surveys. He has published essays in "The Velvet Light Trap", the anthologies "Writing as Re-Vision" and "Porn and Philosophy", and reviews in several film and gender studies journals. He is also the author of the screenplay Pray for Me (acquired by Chaos Productions in 2013), the TV pilot "Destiny Design." His first novel "Murder on Faux Pas Island" will be available May 2015.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A Mystery With a Truly Unique Spin By Nathan Burgoine There's probably a venn diagram out there that would be helpful in describing this book. The circles involved would include: historicals (mid-thirties Louisiana), alternate histories (where female impersonation is barely commented upon, and gay marriage is already in place), amateur sleuthing (the aforementioned female impersonator, Pancetta Brûlée), whodunnits, some farces (two powerful families are involved, one rich via sex-toys, the other rich via lubricants), and dark-and-stormy-night-isolations (the plot occurs on the titular Faux Pas Island, where everyone is trapped in a large mansion due to a storm).If that seems like a heady mix, it is.Pancetta Brûlée is hired to cater a weekend engagement party at the Robicheaux estate, where the son of the family and his fiancé are having what they hope will be an entertaining mixer. The guests are colourful, including Hollywood talent, a Countess, and various important folk in the various businesses of the two families. Things begin with personal friction: Pancetta is not pleased to see an ex on the roster of the hired help, but fairly soon this becomes the most minor concern as the first body appears, and murder chases away all hope of the upcoming family marriage (and business merger).The mystery itself is tangled enough for sleuth fans to enjoy sorting it out alongside Pancetta. The old estate is almost a character itself, and the otherwise non-alternate history is woven into the place. The "rich family with secrets" is played to full effect, and the inclusion of so many colourful potential murderers with likewise colourful motives works well. I did sometimes find it hard to navigate this alternate version of 1930's Louisiana in a few regards: gay marriage being legalized and gay folk being out without a second thought even in high society was an interesting notion to play with—though there were still characters who were closeted and those who were quite homophobic. I couldn't always figure out how accepted or mainstream the queer culture was intended to be.As for Pancetta herself, her character is amusing and an interesting mix of attitude, style, and the time period as imagined through this alternate lens. There were a lot of references to Pancetta's first case with her ex. I went looking for that story when I finished Murder on Faux Pas Island, only to realize it doesn't seem to exist. This feels like a second book, in the sense that we meet Pancetta and her former lover with a great sense of history and a previous case under their belt. I can't help but wonder if McKittrick will tell this original tale.I'd certainly enjoy visiting Pancetta again.I listened to this one as an audiobook, and it bears mentioning that the audio performer was fairly solid. As a Canuck, my first few visits to New Orleans had be blinking at the ways certain words were pronounced, and it took me a while to learn how to say them the local way. This comes up a few times, and though it didn't throw me out of the narrative, those who have a familiarity with New Orleans and Louisiana might find it more jarring.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Meet Pancetta Brule and a Cast of Colorful Characters By Amazon Customer The publisher sent me a copy of the book for an honest reviewMurder on Faux Pas IslandBoth sides of each family welcome sometimes marriages and at times they are questioned and the motives for he union held suspect and often presents doubts and questions that might go unanswered even after the final I Do’s are spoken. What would happen if the marriage was sanctioned but the families were kept in the dark and the nuptials were going to be repeated in a unique and special way. Within this novel there are many embarrassing social mistakes or Faux Pas that require the reader to look inside the events that transpire and find them as we take a trip back in time to Southern United States in the 1930’s and meet the families of Oz and Raymond as they are going to walk down a very different isle. Author Casey McKittrick created the character of Pancetta Brulee/Chet as a creative and talented professional caterer invited to this wedding to prepare some of her famous culinary dishes. But, what finally gets served up after all the players are introduced and we meet the families on both sides is a murder that Pancetta is asked to solve. Oswald Robicheaux and Raymond Olivero were to be married but first Raymond hired a private investigator to look into the Robicheaux family and their business. The previous summer his father was killed in what was thought to be an accident due to his over drinking but some thought it might be murder. Ramon Olivero was in love with Oswald and wanted his son to be happy but at whose expense? While Oswald was said to be off on business for his family and Raymond sent away for his both were really doing other things. Oswald was in Bucharest having fun with plenty of young males Oswald was there but not working he was recuperating from an illness and injury with the help of one of our wedding guests the Contessa who is quite interesting and colorful in her own right. Raymond was concerned about where his husband was and what he would have found out would definitely have made him think twice about his marriage and who Oswald really was and what he wanted. The plot becomes more complex as we meet the Olivero family: Sonya Raymond’s sister, her husband Beau, Uncle Marvin who was also in love with Oswald, Monroe Dangler, the accountant totally taken with this young man too, Merman the butler, Mrs. Wedgewood the housekeeper who had her own secrets and of course Pancetta and her old flame Joe Bliss. This is a cast of wild characters that will not disappoint readers.Wedding dinners are planned and the first of many successful as Pancetta begins to settle into a solid rhythm. During the celebration Oz gives a special tribute to his father for his birthday but his father, Armand does not seem to reciprocate the accolades and his response is what we might deem a true faux pas or social mistake. As the dinner draws to a close and the cards he uses to read from fall away the handwriting seems odd and the end result helps a killer complete his/her plot. Someone definitely did kill Ramon but who and when the killer puts it together this person decides to take action and what better time than now. But first another dinner, a breakfast and noises are heard coming from different floors and directions waking Pancetta and Joe. As the cast of characters emerge and each one finds themselves wondering what caused the racket, the broken glass and the noises one person leads everyone in the wrong direction hoping his/her actions will not come to the forefront and a perfect murder will go unsolved.The list of suspects if quite extensive from Uncle Marvin, Monroe, Raymond, Sonya and her husband Beau as well as the butler, the housekeeper and the Contessa. But, old feelings surface and in the middle of the investigation both Pancetta and Joe remember the past and relive it even if for a just one night. Each person within this cast of characters is unique and their personalities different as Beau and Sonya are actors and play their roles quite well. Someone finally finds the missing boat and realizes there were two and what they find explains the disappearance of the private investigator.Piecing it all together is not so simple while trying to stay objective Pancetta learns about a secret passage which explains how the killer managed to get away and leaves clues that lead them all in the wrong direction. When the final confrontation takes place another murder happens at the maid hears something and the killer needs to make sure it’s not repeated. Right out of a Hercule Poirot episode the author brings all of the suspects into one room while Pancetta eliminates them one at a time before focusing in the real killer with a surprise ending that will shock readers. Learning who was involved in the murder of Oz, the housekeeper was killed but when the evidence is brought to light and the clues out in the front the guilty person denies it all. When Oz was killed all of his holdings and stocks would go to Raymond and the merger between two family businesses would stand. As you read the final moments before the reveal Pancetta explains the part each one played in this mystery and the murder in depth. A simple note asking someone to meet was the stumper and the threat of losing his position as accountant might have been someone’s motive but was it. Lies, betrayals, affairs that come to light, unyielding situations and a family that is so disjointed they never stood as one but far apart. Who killed the senior Olivero and why? Who decided to take matters into their own hands and seek their own justice for Ramon’s death? Who stands to benefit and why? Will Raymond stand by the memory of Oz? What happens when he learns the the truth about his father’s death? Pancetta and Joe piece it together and a simple bunch of cards and a note is the killer’s downfall as some FAUX PAS’s cannot go unnoticed. Murder on Faux Pas Island is anything but a social plunder or mistake it is a well crafted, fast paced murder mystery with a character that is unique, colorful, interesting and has her/his own special flair. Let’s hope we see more of Pancetta and of course get to sample her great culinary treats.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Keeps You Guessing Until The End - Outstanding Mystery By Cindi - On Top Down Under Book Reviews It’s not often a book blows me away. Murder on Faux Pas Island did. I was at 71% when I was forced to put my Kindle away for the night. When I went to bed, I was still thinking about the book and wondering who the killer was. I couldn’t wait to get back to it this morning. I was not disappointed.As the blurb states, the story takes place in 1935, but we’re not talking about the 1935 we all know. In Murder on Faux Pas Island, it’s a 1935 where cross-dressing and homosexuality aren’t really even a blip on anyone’s radar; meaning that it’s really no big deal to anyone one way or another. It’s as part of society as heterosexuality and nobody thinks anything of it. Wouldn’t it be nice if it was really that way?With that being said, we are introduced to cross-dresser Pancetta Bruleé. Pancetta has her reasons for wearing women’s clothing, but she’s also very confident in her male identity, Chet. They are the same person, yet not. They are both just part of who the person is as a whole.'Pancetta Bruleé was the creation of thirty-year-old Chet Burns. She had started as a Friday night diversion, a persona to be pampered, dolled up, and taken out to the speakeasies for Female Impersonators Night. Yet, as time went on, Chet realized his frequent longing for the sexy, powerful feeling Pancetta called forth; Fridays couldn’t come fast enough. After awhile, he decided to spend his weekdays as Pancetta.~Ten years later, Pancetta hadn’t looked back. On weekends, she would leave the women’s apparel at home, don a leather jacket, and go out cruising man-to-man.'Pancetta met Oz and Raymond a few months before the story begins and they all became fast friends. After being wowed by Pancetta’s cooking, she was asked to cater their lavish engagement party that would be held at the estate of Oz’s family plantation on Faux Pas Island. Faux Pas Island is in the middle of the swamps of Louisiana and it’s not frequented by many outside of the family. Not only does it have a very shady history, but it can only be accessed by water and who knows what’s under the surface? As a native of Alabama and a frequent visitor to Louisiana, I can assure you that you don’t want to know what’s in the swamps of Louisiana. :) Pancetta is a caterer with her friend Madge, so of course they agree to cater the event. Unfortunately, Madge comes down with a bit of food poisoning so the weekend affair will be left to Pancetta. When she arrives at the large home, she’s surprised to discover that her one true love has also been hired to do handiwork the same weekend. Ah, Joe Bliss. The man who stole both Pancetta and Chet’s heart a few years back, only to leave what amounted to a quickie Dear John letter. It took forever for Pancetta to get over Joe, but seeing him again? Let’s just say that certain parts of anatomy stand up and take notice.Joe Bliss is the least of Pancetta’s concerns, it turns out. The engagement weekend will be attended by the best of the best, including Romanian royalty. From in-laws who don’t like each other, to a drunken and randy uncle, to Oz and Raymond, who have an odd relationship (to say the least), Pancetta is in for an interesting and busy weekend. But then people start getting murdered and Pancetta and Joe are forced to put their differences aside to find out who is killing people on the island.The list of suspects is pretty long. Oz isn’t exactly known for discretion when he does things behind Raymond’s back, so it could be a scorned lover who wants to hurt Oz in any way possible. Or could it be Raymond, who is possessive and has a jealous streak a mile long when it comes to his man? Or maybe it’s the Countess, who is closer to Oz than his own cold and bitter mother. But then there’s also the Hollywood couple who spend an excessive amount of time hiding away doing what they say is work for their current project. The killer could be one (or more) of any of the guests, staff, or family members. When the lady of the house enlists Pancetta and Joe to find the killer (or killers), the reader is taken on a ride that will have you rushing through the pages of the book to finally discover who the villain is.This is a great book. I usually know early on who the killer is when I’m reading a mystery. That was definitely not the case with Murder on Faux Pas Island. Each character has their own secrets that come out little by little, but no way did I even suspect the murderer was who it turned out to be. The author does an outstanding job putting all these clues out there where you’ll be convinced you know who did it one minute only to have an “Aha!” moment later. When the killer was revealed, I had one of those moments. All the clues were right in front of me the entire time, but I was thrown off course by other clues tossed in my path along the way.Not every character is likable, but they are all entertaining. When I sat down to read this, I thought I’d read a few pages and come back to it later. It didn’t work out that way. I honestly didn’t want to put my Kindle down even for a little while until I knew who did what.There’s a romance here, between Pancetta and Joe, but the mystery takes center. I love how the author didn’t focus solely on the couple. Don’t get me wrong, it’s there and there’s even one sexual experience thrown in, but I didn’t miss the lack of romance at all. I was so caught up in the mystery of the story. There’s another mystery that’s always lurking in the background of some of the key players from a year prior. Not only does Pancetta solve the murders of Faux Pas Island, but she also helps other things to come to light that might not have had everything not occurred during the engagement party weekend on Faux Pas Island.Overall, this is a brilliant mystery. I hope to see more of Pancetta/Chet and Joe in the future. I would love to see where they go from here and I’m eager to see them solve another whodunit. I’m not usually a fan of non-contemporary books. Actually, I mostly shy away from them. I’m glad I didn’t turn away from this one. Had I done so, I’d have missed out on one of the best books I’ve read this year.Highly recommended.Review originally published at ontopdownunderbookreviews.com.
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