The Lost Language of Oysters

In the latest installment of Alexander McCall Smith's Professor von Igelfeld series, the distinguished yet often beleaguered Professor Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld navigates life at his institute in Regensburg, marked by rivalry with his colleague Professor Unterholzer. His world gets shaken up with the arrival of two American scholars, whose motorbike antics capture von Igelfeld's attention, particularly one, Professor Pom Pom Boisseau. As his infatuation unfolds, he faces a series of comedic mishaps, including an unexpected invitation to a duel. Amidst the chaos, a promising culinary adventure in Louisiana awaits, seeking to explore the intriguing communication of oysters.