Katharina Schweitzer has a top job at Hugo Spielmann, the star of the German culinary scene. However, instead of using her keen sense of smell solely for cooking, she sets out to track down a murderer. Just before she uncovers the culprit, she makes a fateful mistake. This chef is a force to be reckoned with: hefty, headstrong, and incredibly likable. With energy and wit, she draws readers into a turbulent story that is impossible to put down.