Horne Fisher, The Man Who Knew Too Much, is the main protagonist of the first eight stories. In the final story, The Vengeance of the Statue, Fisher notes: The Prime Minister is my father's friend. The Foreign Minister married my sister. The Chancellor of the Exchequer is my first cousin..
Sear all the chicken pieces for about two to three minutes per side, turning only once, until golden brown, making sure to not let the skin char. For leg pieces, give them a quarter turn every 90 seconds. If the grill flares up, temporarily move the chicken away from the coals.
Place one or two steaks at a time in the skillet, taking care not to crowd them. Sear the steaks for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, shaking the pan periodically to keep them from sticking. Turn the steaks and sear them for another 60 to 90 seconds on the other side, until well-browned. For a more restaurant-like appearance, you can substitute a grill pan for the skillet.