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Over a Hot Stove

A Kitchen Maid's Story

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Over a Hot Stove

By: Flo Wadlow, Alan Childs
Narrated by: Christine Rendel
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This delightful memoir provides a unique Upstairs, Downstairs account of what life was really like in a bygone era

At the age of 16, Flo Wadlow left her family to begin what would become a distinguished life "in service." Starting as a kitchen maid in London, she soon rose through the ranks and worked at many of England's great houses, including Woodhall in Hilgay, where she met scullery maid Mollie Moran, author of Aprons and Silver Spoons; and Hatfield House and Blicking Hall. By her early 20s, Flo was in charge of the kitchen and cooked for prime ministers and royalty.

Over a Hot Stove is a must-listen for fans of Downton Abbey.

©2007 Flo Wadlow (P)2020 Tantor Europe Great Britain Historical Women England
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I enjoyed this short book as it was very interesting. This book is for you if you enjoy social history

Great book

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Loved it! Fascinating listen! My grandma was a cook in the 30s and cooked a meal for the Prince of Wales. This is a lovely account of the experiences my grandma would also have had. She loved being a cook!

A lovely peek into the past.

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If you like little snap shots of life then this is a little gem. I know that it has been written through rose tinted glasses and a lit of hardship brushed over, but still, it’s beautiful.

I wanted it to be longer

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Easy listening. Lovely story, nicely spoken. Very interesting to hear how the people in service earned their living.

Really nice story

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A lovely story of a hard working woman thank you, audible for this included book.

Excellent

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