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Over a Hot Stove
- A Kitchen Maid's Story
- Narrated by: Christine Rendel
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
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Summary
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.
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- 01-08-23
A lovely peek into the past.
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!
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- Lorraine
- 11-01-24
Really nice story
Easy listening. Lovely story, nicely spoken. Very interesting to hear how the people in service earned their living.
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- Michelle
- 03-09-23
What a surprise!
I felt that this was a bit of a gamble but actually loved this book! It was extremely interesting and brought life in service in a large house, to life.
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- Anne Dudley
- 23-01-24
Over a hot stove
I loved listening to this book, I wish more young people would listen to older people at they have such knowledge they are a weather of information
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- Toni
- 10-02-24
I wanted it to be longer
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.
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- Amazon Customer
- 16-07-23
Beautiful encounter into service life
Wonderful review of life in service.
How hard things were back in the day, very easy listening which makes you smile.
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- Anonymous user
- 26-08-23
Excellent
A lovely story of a hard working woman thank you, audible for this included book.
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