THE ART OF BAKING BLIND PB – SARAH VAUGHAN

From the author of NETFLIX SENSATION ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL There are many reasons to bake: to feed; to impress; and, sometimes, it has to be said, to perfect. In 1966, Kathleen Eaden published The Art of Baking, her guide to nurturing a family by creating the most exquisite pastries. Now, five amateur bakers are competing to become the New Mrs Eaden. There s Jenny, facing an empty nest; Claire, who has sacrificed her dreams; Mike, trying to parent after his wife s death; Vicki, who has dropped everything to be with her baby boy; and perfect Karen, who knows what it s like to have nothing and is determined her facade shouldn t slip. As unlikely alliances are forged, making the choicest choux bun seems the least of the contestants problems. For they will learn – as Mrs Eaden did before them – that while perfection is possible in the kitchen, it s very much harder in life. Delicious . . . Friendship, rivalry and exposed secrets, all gorgeously told – Elle Clever and compelling. I loved this Nina Stibbe