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The Ministry of Mildly Alarming Affairs

The Ministry of Mildly Alarming Affairs

Kobby Naj

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Editorial:
Kobby Naj
Año de edición:
2025
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9798231260430
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Mild panic. Moderate confusion. Maximum satire.In the hidden corridors of British bureaucracy, one department quietly keeps civilization from crumbling - not through heroics, but through aggressive filing, clipboard diplomacy, and a fierce devotion to Proper Food Etiquette.When rogue culinary rebels unleash a campaign of gastronomic chaos - from diagonally steeped tea to ketchup on roast lamb - it falls to Mr. Percival J. Penwiddle III, Flavia Blunt, and the mildly disgruntled staff of Department 4C to save tradition from collapse.Armed with staplers, tactical scones, and a deep-seated fear of unregulated condiments, the Ministry faces underground flavor uprisings, international toast scandals, and the horrifying rise of 'Soupception.'Can Penwiddle and his team prevent the collapse of breakfast - and perhaps British society itself - before it’s too late?Full of sharp wit, absurd adventures, and a love letter to tradition both sensible and ridiculous, The Ministry of Mildly Alarming Affairs is a satirical romp for fans of Douglas Adams, Jasper Fforde, and anyone who’s ever quietly judged a sandwich.Perfect for readers who enjoy:✔️ Quirky British humor✔️ Satirical takes on bureaucracy and society✔️ Culinary absurdity and inventive world-building✔️ Light-hearted dystopian comedy

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