Description
A woman known only as the Cheffe rises from poverty in southwestern France to command the kitchens of the wealthy, driven by an uncompromising devotion to creating unforgettable food. As her talent earns her acclaim and control, her private life remains sealed—marked by secrets, a pregnancy she refuses to explain, and a sudden decision to leave her baby in others’ care while she pursues her dream of opening a restaurant. Told through the eyes of her former assistant and unrequited lover, the story turns the heat of ambition into a slow-burning reckoning with what is sacrificed, what is withheld, and what cannot be fully mastered. With Marie NDiaye’s incisive, atmospheric style, the novel explores obsession, power, desire, and the emotional cost of perfection—where the pursuit of excellence threatens to unravel the very bonds it depends on.
Available Editions
paperback
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Published Jan 1, 2019
305 pages
ISBN: 9780525520481
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Details
First Published
2019
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Cheffe by Marie NDiaye.