 |  |  |
Share your comments
White truffles in winter [sound recording] : [a novel]
Kelby, N. M.
Adult Fiction KELBY
From Library Journal:
Auguste Escoffier, once the king of chefs and chef of kings, was a passionate romantic, obsessed with the fifth taste-deliciousness-and beautiful women. As his poetess wife of 55-plus years, Delphine Daffis Escoffier, is on her death bed, Auguste reminisces about his life, his delectable inventions, and his lover Sarah Bern-hardt, the beautiful, scandalous actress. Seen through the wry, witty, and bitter eyes of Sabine, who has been hired to cook for the couple in their last days, Auguste is portrayed with compassion and sumptuousness. As the novel progresses, Auguste, the paramount amour expert, orchestrates the ultimate romantic recipe between Sabine and his last protege. VERDICT Read by the author, who sounds like she's on the verge of laughter through most of the book, this is a delightful listen, if even just for the luscious recipes. Recommended for fans of Julie and Julia. ["Through rich description based on careful research, Kelby offers intriguing possibilities regarding the life of the great Escoffier and gives us a novel well worth reading," read the review of the Norton hc, LJ 8/11.-Ed.]-Terry Ann Lawler, Phoenix P.L. (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kelby, N. M.
Adult Fiction KELBY
| |||||
 |
From Library Journal:
Auguste Escoffier, once the king of chefs and chef of kings, was a passionate romantic, obsessed with the fifth taste-deliciousness-and beautiful women. As his poetess wife of 55-plus years, Delphine Daffis Escoffier, is on her death bed, Auguste reminisces about his life, his delectable inventions, and his lover Sarah Bern-hardt, the beautiful, scandalous actress. Seen through the wry, witty, and bitter eyes of Sabine, who has been hired to cook for the couple in their last days, Auguste is portrayed with compassion and sumptuousness. As the novel progresses, Auguste, the paramount amour expert, orchestrates the ultimate romantic recipe between Sabine and his last protege. VERDICT Read by the author, who sounds like she's on the verge of laughter through most of the book, this is a delightful listen, if even just for the luscious recipes. Recommended for fans of Julie and Julia. ["Through rich description based on careful research, Kelby offers intriguing possibilities regarding the life of the great Escoffier and gives us a novel well worth reading," read the review of the Norton hc, LJ 8/11.-Ed.]-Terry Ann Lawler, Phoenix P.L. (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Question about returns, requests or other account details?
 Add a Comment |
Submission Guidelines |
