Kirsty Manning’s debut weaves together the story of a medieval kitchen cook preparing a lavish wedding feast and a modern-day Tasmanian ecologist uncovering old family secrets, with beautifully rendered food and garden writing running through both. It is a rich, sensory read for anyone who loves historical fiction with a strong sense of place, and fans of dual-timeline authors like Kate Morton will feel right at home.
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