Description
In this captivating historical novel, a young woman named Isabella Waverley finds her life irrevocably changed after a chance encounter on a London street leads to an unexpected offer of employment. Possessing a hidden talent for cooking, she accepts a position in the kitchens of Buckingham Palace, a world away from her previous life of servitude. As she navigates the intricate social dynamics and culinary demands of the royal household, a sudden death casts a dark shadow, threatening to expose her secrets and jeopardize her newfound future. Set against the backdrop of Queen Victoria's reign and her summer sojourns to the French Riviera, this story blends historical detail with a compelling mystery, exploring themes of identity, ambition, and the pursuit of freedom.
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hardcover
Lake Union Publishing
Published Jan 1, 2020
ISBN: 9781542008266
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First Published
2020
Language
eng
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