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The Ministry of Mildly Alarming Affairs
Paperback
HumorGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
Publisher: Kobby Naj
Published: May 2 2025
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.16 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
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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