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.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Who Done It? Dinners

00:54 Exploring Maigret and the Mystery Genre

06:03 Character Analysis of Maigret

09:59 The Atmosphere and Setting of Felici

12:58 Food Inspirations from Northern France

17:57 Mussels and Traditional Northern French Cuisine

20:57 Dessert: Tarte Tatin and Its History

24:10 Next Challenge: Californian Cuisine