The culinary world is shocked by terrible news - the most authoritative chef in Paris, Julien Villedier, was killed on the eve of being awarded a Michelin star. Laura Grenadier, the editor-in-chief of a food magazine and Julien's close friend, is horrified. Who needed to kill such a talented, cheerful, charismatic person? The police are of little use, so Laura takes on the investigation herself. But with every step it becomes more and more dangerous, and the personality of her murdered friend takes on more and more sinister contours. The heroine will have to show persistence, courage and use her exceptional knowledge of the secrets of French cuisine to collect all the ingredients, find the killer and see the true face of the famous chef.