The winners of the 2009 André Simon Awards were announced at presentation in the Goring Hotel, Victoria in central London this evening.
Winner of the best wine book 2009 was: Collio by Carla Capalbo, Pallas Athene
Winner of the best food book 2009 was: Forgotten Skills of Cooking by Darina Allen, Kyle Kathie
The special prize was awarded to Richard Wrangham's Catching Fire, Profile Books
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Curiously a number of writers received the following message purporting to come from Michael Edwards, who was one of the shortlisted authors for the André Simon Award:
'Hi,
How you doing? I made a trip to Milan (Italy) unannounced some days back, Unfortunately i got mugged at gun point last night! All cash, Credit card and phones were stolen, i got messed up in another country, stranded in Milan, fortunately my passport was back in my hotel room. It was a bitter experience and i was hurt on my right hand, but would be fine. I am sending you this message cos i don't want anyone to panic, I want you to keep it that way for now!my return flight leaves in 3 days time but I’m having troubles sorting out the hotel bills, wondering if you could loan me some money to sort out the hotel bills and also take a cab to the airport about (1200.00euro). I have been to the police and embassy here, but they aren't helping issues, I have limited means of getting out of here,I canceled my cards already and made a police report, I won’t get a new card number till I get back home! So I really need your help.
I don't have a phone where i can be reached. please let me know immediately,would definitely refund it to you once I arrive
Hope to hear from you soon
Thanks for your help
Michael.'
How you doing? I made a trip to Milan (Italy) unannounced some days back, Unfortunately i got mugged at gun point last night! All cash, Credit card and phones were stolen, i got messed up in another country, stranded in Milan, fortunately my passport was back in my hotel room. It was a bitter experience and i was hurt on my right hand, but would be fine. I am sending you this message cos i don't want anyone to panic, I want you to keep it that way for now!my return flight leaves in 3 days time but I’m having troubles sorting out the hotel bills, wondering if you could loan me some money to sort out the hotel bills and also take a cab to the airport about (1200.00euro). I have been to the police and embassy here, but they aren't helping issues, I have limited means of getting out of here,I canceled my cards already and made a police report, I won’t get a new card number till I get back home! So I really need your help.
I don't have a phone where i can be reached. please let me know immediately,would definitely refund it to you once I arrive
Hope to hear from you soon
Thanks for your help
Michael.'
This is a scam Michael is in London. Don't reply to the email – delete it.
