The kitchen front: a novel
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"Two years into World War II, Britain is feeling her losses; the Nazis have won battles, the Blitz has destroyed cities, and U-boats have cut off the supply of food. In an effort to help housewives with food rationing, a BBC radio program called The Kitchen Front is putting on a cooking contest--and the grand prize is a job as the program's first-ever female co-host. For four very different women, winning the contest presents a crucial chance to change their lives. For a young widow, it's a chance to pay off her husband's debts and keep a roof over her children's heads. For a kitchen maid, it's a chance to leave servitude and find freedom. For the lady of the manor, it's a chance to escape her wealthy husband's increasingly hostile behavior. And for a trained chef, it's a chance to challenge the men at the top of her profession. These four women are giving the competition their all--even if that sometimes means bending the rules. But with so much at stake, will the contest that aims to bring the community together serve only to break it apart?"--
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Ryan, J. (2022). The kitchen front: a novel. Ballantine Books trade paperback edition. Ballantine Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Ryan, Jennifer, 1973-. 2022. The Kitchen Front: A Novel. Ballantine Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Ryan, Jennifer, 1973-, The Kitchen Front: A Novel. Ballantine Books, 2022.
MLA Citation (style guide)Ryan, Jennifer. The Kitchen Front: A Novel. Ballantine Books trade paperback edition. Ballantine Books, 2022.
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