#BOOKREVIEW - The Kitchen Mistress by Kathleen Shoop
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Book:
The
Kitchen Mistress
(The Letter Series Book 3)
Author: Kathleen Shoop
Genre: Western
Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction
My
Rating:
★★★★
Amazon:
http://amzn.to/2yn34yM
Synopsis:
For every woman who’s had to choose between the secrets that protect her
and the people she loves the most…
1892—Des Moines
Katherine Arthur and her family are back and it’s time to collect the money Mrs. Mellet left them in her will. The tidy sum will allow the family peace of mind and a future that’s stable and fulfilling. But when things don’t go exactly as planned, Katherine steps up to do more than her share. Hired as a kitchen mistress, her intuition (with the help of a mysterious recipe book), cooking prowess, and work ethic make her the perfect partner for the enigmatic, wealthy woman next door. Then Aleksey Zurchenko arrives.
Violet Pendergrass is a well-heeled, progressive woman with half a fortune in one hand and a plan for enduring prosperity in the other. Resourceful, shrewd, and tough, Violet doesn’t realize her one and only weakness leaves her vulnerable as she attempts to solidify her independence. She sees unparalleled value in Katherine’s gifts and does her best to keep the girl close, to keep her true work secret from her mother and the world.
Katherine’s loyalties to her mother and Violet grow strained and soon her commitment to both frays even further as her feelings for Aleksey grow. Katherine must decide if pursuing her work with the formidable Violet and protecting her family are more important than following love. Can she do it all? Love, hope, joy, secrets buried in walls and hearts; all are threatened by those who claim to care about the Arthurs. Can Katherine separate what’s right and true from what it takes to survive? Are they even different things?
1892—Des Moines
Katherine Arthur and her family are back and it’s time to collect the money Mrs. Mellet left them in her will. The tidy sum will allow the family peace of mind and a future that’s stable and fulfilling. But when things don’t go exactly as planned, Katherine steps up to do more than her share. Hired as a kitchen mistress, her intuition (with the help of a mysterious recipe book), cooking prowess, and work ethic make her the perfect partner for the enigmatic, wealthy woman next door. Then Aleksey Zurchenko arrives.
Violet Pendergrass is a well-heeled, progressive woman with half a fortune in one hand and a plan for enduring prosperity in the other. Resourceful, shrewd, and tough, Violet doesn’t realize her one and only weakness leaves her vulnerable as she attempts to solidify her independence. She sees unparalleled value in Katherine’s gifts and does her best to keep the girl close, to keep her true work secret from her mother and the world.
Katherine’s loyalties to her mother and Violet grow strained and soon her commitment to both frays even further as her feelings for Aleksey grow. Katherine must decide if pursuing her work with the formidable Violet and protecting her family are more important than following love. Can she do it all? Love, hope, joy, secrets buried in walls and hearts; all are threatened by those who claim to care about the Arthurs. Can Katherine separate what’s right and true from what it takes to survive? Are they even different things?
Review:
An intriguing and mysterious book of survival!
The Kitchen Mistress is a well-written story
of unfortunate life changing events, survival and pride. We get to see
Katherine and Aleksey grow in their feelings for each other and get through
conflict and feelings of betrayal. Through all the hardships Katherine has endured,
she keeps her family in the forefront and wants to do what is best for them and
protect them. The story kept me guessing and intrigued with the many different twists,
turns, and secrets that were throughout.
I felt
that the story moved a little slow in many parts. Although there are many
different things going on in the book, I did feel that the ending should have
been drawn out in a few more chapters to get answers to some unanswered
questions. It is a long book but it is well worth reading. I am interested in
the first books in this series. I think they will feel in some of the missing
pieces.
I have read several books by Kathleen Shoop
and will definitely read more. I was not disappointed at all. I recommend The
Kitchen Mistress to anyone that enjoys reading a fiction story that is
different and will keep you guessing.
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