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“As cozy as a cup of tea and cake.”—People
“One of those books you just want to hug to your chest. I loved it so much.”—Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author of While We Were Dating
A huge-hearted, redemptive coming-of-old-age tale, a love story, and an ode to good food
Nothing could be more out of character, but after fifty-nine years of marriage, as her husband Bernard’s health declines, and her friends’ lives become focused on their grandchildren—which Jenny never had—Jenny decides she wants a little something for herself. So she secretly applies to be a contestant on the prime-time TV show Britain Bakes.
Whisked into an unfamiliar world of cameras and timed challenges, Jenny delights in a new-found independence. But that independence, and the stress of the competition, starts to unearth memories buried decades ago. Chocolate teacakes remind her of a furtive errand involving a wedding ring; sugared doughnuts call up a stranger’s kind act; a simple cottage loaf brings back the moment her life changed forever.
With her baking star rising, Jenny struggles to keep a lid on that first secret—a long-concealed deceit that threatens to shatter the very foundations of her marriage. It’s the only time in six decades that she’s kept something from Bernard. By putting herself in the limelight, has Jenny created a recipe for disaster?
From the Publisher
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Publisher : Pamela Dorman Books (January 30, 2024)
Language : English
Hardcover : 384 pages
ISBN-10 : 0593656415
ISBN-13 : 978-0593656419
Item Weight : 1.4 pounds
Dimensions : 6.4 x 1.29 x 9.3 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book enjoyable and well-written. They appreciate the heartwarming story that reminds them of friends, family, and the joys of life. The characters are described as warm and thoughtful. Readers enjoy the baking information and recipes included in the book. However, opinions differ on the story quality – some find it wonderful and heartwarming, while others consider it predictable and repetitive.
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