James Langton
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"A captivating novel that evokes the author's New York Times bestseller The House at Tyneford Natasha Solomons's breathtaking new novel has it all: a love triangle, family obligations, and rediscovering joy in the face of grief, all set against the alluring backdrop of an English country estate perfect for fans of Downton Abbey It's a terrible thing to covet your brother's girl New Year's Eve, Dorset, England, 1946. Candles flicker, a gramophone scratches...
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It's 1819, and the renowned chef Owen Wedgwood has been kidnapped by the ruthless pirate Mad Hannah Mabbot -- who promises to spare his life as long as he puts exquisite food in front of her every Sunday. To appease the red-haired captain, Wedgwood gets cracking with the meager supplies on board. His first triumph as sea is actual bread, and soon he's making tea-smoked eel and brewing pineapple-banana cider. But Mabbot -- who exerts a curious draw...