A little bit of romance and a big mystery! What a delightful book! The author did a great job going from past to present and engaging the readers with memorable characters. A fun twist at the end! I am looking forward to reading more books by this author.

very good i enjoyed it would recommend to freinds and family

This book was brilliant; capitivating and multi layered.  A great story. It describes ways of life in different decades very well.It touches on .injustices in war but also has two romances stories running through.I found the story of Alice  and her life and her recipes fascinating and as the plot unfolded it was a real page turner. i think it would appeal to fans of Rachel Hore. I highly recommend this novel

A book which intrigues the reader and draws them in, as the story flips between the past and the present. Admittedly it was the facet of a cookery books which drew to read it. Based on a cook book which carries with it recipes from long ago, unraveling a history long forgotten. This is a story of trust, and following your instincts.

A good read over all.

Took this book away for a holiday read and it was perfect.  An easy read but not earth shattering.  I was disappointed in Alice's reaction to Harry Rolfe's death - there was none!  This could have added more pathos to the story as could  the deciphering of the code!  This was stirring stuff but there was no mention of a shocked reaction.  A good read  but room for improvement.

the cover is pretty, i could not put it down, just loved it. Thank you net galley for letting me read it.

A very intriguing book. After finding a lost cook book manuscript written by her great-Aunt in her recently passed mother's possessions, Rachel decides to investigate.The manuscript inspires her to start a cookery business based on the recipes. During her investigation she finds two very different men have taken a liking to her and want to help her. Who is sincere and really wants to help her and has her best interest at heart? The book focuses on the cooking manuscript and volleys back and forth between modern and past times when the manuscript was freshly written . Secrets are discovered along the way that are really better to have been left alone. Fascinating book!
Pub Date 28 Apr 2017 .
Thank you to NetGalley and Endeavour Press for providing me with a review copy in exchange for my honest review.