In a special new series of book reviews by current FURL members, we present our first edition. The following review of The Kitchen Front by author Jennifer Ryan is written by Susan Bozak.
Are you a fan of Food Network cooking channel and find it amazing to see what creations the contestants create with surprise ingredients?
The Kitchen Front, a BBC radio program is holding a cooking contest and the grand prize a job at BBC radio as the first ever female cohost.
The contestants:
—Nell, the soft-spoken kitchen maid
—Audrey, the young widow with three boys
—Gwendolyn, the lady of the manor who hides a dark secret
—Zelda, the trained chef and soon-to-be mom.
Three rounds: round one…starter, round two…main course, and round three…dessert. All meals must be created with ingredients from their war time ration book.
You will be amazed how each contestant creates what she thinks is the winning round! You will also come to know them as four amazing women who endure life during World War II, and the friendship that bonds them forever.
Who wins the grand prize? I won’t tell! For a delightful-to-read and a surprise ending you won’t forget…pick up The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan at Urbana Library or other FCPL branches (or enjoy as an Audiobook or eBook).