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The Kitchen Front

By: Jennifer Ryan
Narrated by: Jasmine Blackborow
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Summary

From the bestselling author of The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir comes an unforgettable story inspired by the true events of a BBC-sponsored wartime cooking competition.

Some wars will be fought at home . . .

Two years into the Second World War, and German U-boats are frequently disrupting Britain's supply of food. In an effort to help housewives with food rationing, a BBC radio program called The Kitchen Front launches a new cooking contest – and the grand prize is a job as the program’s first-ever female co-host.

For young widow Audrey winning the competition could be a chance to pay off her husband’s debts and keep a roof over her children’s heads. However, her estranged sister, Gwendoline, is equally set on success even if her own kitchen maid, Nell, is competing against her. And then there is Zelda, a London-trained chef desperate to succeed in a male-dominated profession - and harbouring a secret that will change everything…

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©2021 Jennifer Ryan (P)2021 Penguin Randomhouse LLC

Critic reviews

"A gorgeous novel about making the best of things during difficult times, whilst celebrating the importance of sisterhood and friendship." (Jill Mansell)

"The Great British Bake Off set in World War Two...an enchanting hug of a novel." (Cathy Kelly) 

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This was a really heartwarming story and an insight into how things were for people in Britain during the war and rationing. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

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Absorbing, engaging and enchanting

How I loved this book, the delivery is wonderful, I thought the narrator really brought the characters alive. I’ve gone about my days listening along and feel that Nell, Zelda. Audrey and Gwendoline are now friends! Beautifully read. The rich historical detail is right up my street. I loved this so much I bought the actual book and sent another copy of to my mum! Really really loved this story.

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drivel

sentimentalised complete, over dramaticised drivel.

probably meant or a teenage audience.

I will ask for refund on my buy

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Enjoyed this story, lots of historical detail though though tale is probably a little unlikely. Very good narration.

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