The House at Chorlton :an emotional postwar family saga
The House at Chorlton :an emotional postwar family saga
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Published:
23 August, 2018
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Description
Epic multi-generational family saga from household name Prue Leith, perfect for fans of Penny Vincenzi and Barbara Taylor Bradford.
A proud family. Snubbed by aristocratic neighbour Lord Frampton at a coming-of-age ball, Donald Oliver dreams of the day he'll have his vengeance.
A wild daughter. Laura Oliver, beautiful and tempestuous, falls in love with Giovanni, an Italian ex-prisoner-of-war, now a humble cook. Disdaining her father's snobbishness - and his wrath - the couple flee to London.
A desperate hope. Giovanni and Laura arrive to a city that has not yet re-awoken after the traumas of war. Facing destitution, only their love for one another and their dream of opening a restaurant business keeps them going.
From Cotswolds farmland to London fish markets, society ballrooms to icy gutters, this is a tale of prejudice and ambition, power and passion, and one couple's struggle to overcome all obstacles and carve out a life of their own.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781787472624 |
| ISBN10 | 1787472620 |
| Number Of Pages | 432 |
| Item Weight | 300 g |
| Product Dimensions | 159 x 197 x 30 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Quercus Publishing |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
A book not to miss . . . an uplifting tribute to female friendship - Good Housekeeping
Leith's subtle characterizations never sound a wrong note . . . a satisfying and illuminating read - Daily TelegraphPrue Leith, as well as being a brilliant cook and business woman, is also a highly accomplished novelist - Sue McGregorA delicious family saga - Daily MailGoodReads Reviews
Author's Bio
As a cook, restaurateur, food writer and business woman, Prue Leith has played a key role in the revolution of Britain's eating habits since the 1960s. She is a judge on Channel 4's Great British Bake Off. She is the author of many cookery books as well as several novels and an autobiography, recently updated and reissued under the title Let Me Eat Cake. All Prue's fiction and her memoir are in print with Quercus. She is married to John Playfair and lives in Oxfordshre. Follow her on on Twitter @PrueLeith