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Miss Eliza'S English Kitchen: A Novel Of Victorian Cookery And Friendship
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International Bestsellergood Housekeeping Book Club Pick * A Country Living Best Book Of Fall * A Washington Post Best Feelgood Book Of The Year * One Of The New York Times'S Best Historical Fiction Novels Of Fallin A Novel Perfect For Fans Of Hazel Gaynors A Memory Of Violets And Upstairsdownstairs Stories, Annabel Abbs, The Awardwinning Author Of The Joyce Girl, Returns With The Brilliant Reallife Story Of Eliza Acton And Her Assistant As They Revolutionized British Cooking And Cookbooks Around The World.Before Mrs. Beeton And Well Before Julia Child, There Was Eliza Acton, Who Changed The Course Of Cookery Writing Forever.England, 1835. London Is Awash With Thrilling New Ingredients, From Rare Spices To Exotic Fruits. But No One Knows How To Use Them. When Eliza Acton Is Told By Her Publisher To Write A Cookery Book Instead Of The Poetry She Loves, She Refusesuntil Her Bankrupt Father Is Forced To Flee The Country. As A Woman, Eliza Has Few Options. Although Shes Never Set Foot In A Kitchen, She Begins Collecting Recipes And Teaching Herself To Cook. Much To Her Surprise She Discovers A Talent And A Passion For The Culinary Arts.Eliza Hires Young, Destitute Ann Kirby To Assist Her. As They Cook Together, Ann Learns About Poetry, Love And Ambition. The Two Develop A Radical Friendship, Breaking The Boundaries Of Class While Creating New Ways Of Writing Recipes. But When Ann Discovers A Secret In Elizas Past, And Finds A Voice Of Her Own, Their Friendship Starts To Fray.Based On The True Story Of The First Modern Cookery Writer, Miss Elizas English Kitchen Is A Spellbinding Novel About Female Friendship, The Struggle For Independence, And The Transcendent Pleasures And Solace Of Food.
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- Q: What is 'Miss Eliza's English Kitchen' about? A: 'Miss Eliza's English Kitchen' is a historical novel by Annabel Abbs that tells the story of Eliza Acton, a pioneering figure in British cookery writing, and her friendship with her assistant Ann Kirby. Set in 1835 England, it explores themes of female friendship, independence, and the joys of cooking.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Miss Eliza's English Kitchen'? A: The author of 'Miss Eliza's English Kitchen' is Annabel Abbs, known for her previous work 'The Joyce Girl' and her exploration of historical themes in literature.
- Q: When was 'Miss Eliza's English Kitchen' published? A: 'Miss Eliza's English Kitchen' was published on November 16, 2021.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book 'Miss Eliza's English Kitchen' has a total of 400 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'Miss Eliza's English Kitchen' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Miss Eliza's English Kitchen' suitable for fans of historical fiction? A: Yes, 'Miss Eliza's English Kitchen' is ideal for fans of historical fiction, particularly those who enjoy stories about strong female characters and the evolution of cooking.
- Q: Does the book include recipes or cooking tips? A: While 'Miss Eliza's English Kitchen' focuses on the narrative of Eliza Acton and her journey, it does not include actual recipes or cooking tips as it is a work of historical fiction.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Miss Eliza's English Kitchen'? A: The novel explores themes of female empowerment, friendship, the culinary arts, and the struggle for independence in a historical context.
- Q: Is 'Miss Eliza's English Kitchen' based on a true story? A: 'Miss Eliza's English Kitchen' is based on the true story of Eliza Acton, a significant figure in the history of cookery writing.
- Q: What are some accolades received by 'Miss Eliza's English Kitchen'? A: 'Miss Eliza's English Kitchen' has been recognized as an INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER and selected as a Good Housekeeping Book Club Pick, among other accolades.