In previous episodes of The Gourmet Detective, we have watched the
relationship develop between Maggie and Henry, from their first meeting to
their exclusive dating relationship. We have enjoyed their bantering
while solving crime related to murders committed in the culinary
world. We have been introduced to some very interesting recipes for
death, as well as some unique uses of cookware.
In this episode, Detective Maggie Price and Henry Ross, the Gourmet Detective, are pulled into another murder case when they discover a body in an antique shop they are visiting.
Yet again, another one of my own favorite pastimes, visiting antiques stores, is pulled into another fun mystery. It might make me think twice about seeking out help if the store appears to be unattended.
Do you know the difference in a cookbook and a Chef's book? I didn't until I watched this movie.
Roux The Day Synopsis
Roux the Day: A Gourmet Detective MysteryCheck Price Henry Ross has been commissioned to examine a recently discovered Chef's book from an extremely popular restaurant of bygone days. The Chef's book disappeared along with the fabulous meals when the restaurant closed down. Henry is to bid on the book at auction if he determines it to be authentic. The value of the book may well exceed $20,000 and he is authorized to spend whatever is necessary to ensure it's purchase for his anonymous buyer.
He invites his girlfriend, Detective Maggie Price, to attend the charity auction with him. Unfortunately, they are told that the Chef's book was sold earlier that day. According to the auction organizer, she did not want to risk the handsome sum she was offered by allowing the Chef's book to be auctioned. A most unusual decision since it had already been announced that the book would be up for auction. Several interested individual's were in attendance and quite upset by the pre-sale of the book.
With a bit of sneaky detective work, Maggie discovers who purchased the book. She and Henry immediately head over to the new owners antique store in hopes of acquiring the book. Unfortunately, all they acquired was a new murder case when they discovered a body instead of a Chef's book.
Roux The Day is the final episode of "The Gourmet Detective". Hallmark has canceled the series.
"The Gourmet Detective" has truly been a delightfully fun Hallmark Mystery series to watch. I was quite sad to see that the series has been cancelled. What a shame that we never even made it to a wedding day, plus we have missed out on more "delectable" murder mysteries. I do hate it when Hallmark, or any production company, ends a series and just leaves fans hanging to create their own mental ending.
Let's hope Hallmark doesn't rue the day they disappointed fans, once again, by cancelling a series we were not ready to see end!
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So sad to hear this delightful series is ending, Mouse, but 'Roux the Day' sounds like another fun episode to watch. I've enjoyed your fascinating reviews as the series began and progressed. I guess we can mentally write our own ending to the relationship between Maggie and Henry until such time when hopefully they will return with more adventures.
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me know this series has ended. I hate to hear that. It was a fun one
ReplyDeleteI, too, am sorry to hear that this delightful series wasn’t renewed. It seems as though it should have been a winner. Sometimes it’s a matter of how well and how often a series is promoted, and maybe Hallmark didn’t promote it well. I guess we’ll just mentally write our own future installments of Maggie and Henry’s adventures!
ReplyDeleteSo frustrating when series are canceled. I have a few faves that has happened too. Thanks for another introduction to a good show to consider.
ReplyDeleteI am sold on this series of "cooking" related murder/mysteries. I also love the play on words. Getting a synopsis ahead of time is a bonus. Thanks for this review Sylvestermouse Cynthia!
ReplyDeleteThis really does sound a delightful and fun series and I can understand why you are feeling sad at it being the last one of these Hallmark mysteries. Thank you for all your excellent reviews and recommendation of this series.
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