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Bold, passionate, and dramatic, this historical romance set in early 18th century Spain is a novel into which you can completely immerse yourself. After the death of her father and loss of fortune, Clara finds herself working in the Castamar kitchens where her love of cooking brings her to the attention of the Duke. While undoubtedly a romance, author Fernando J. Munez ensures the story traverses tragedy, trust, friendship, and explores varied topics including prejudice and injustice. Translators Rahul Very and Tim Gutteridge allow you to feel the differences of the location, while feeling settled in the story. The historical aspect and sense of place shouts with vivid intensity. The descriptions of the food are mouthwatering, and as they arrived in my mind, I could picture and almost taste and smell them. There are some dastardly deeds set loose within the pages, and you’ll also explore much darker and more profound issues too. The plot seesaws between characters, setting a fast pace, and allowing intimate access. The Cook of Castamar is an expressive, and spirited relationship story set in a fascinating period of Spanish history.
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The Duke of Castamar was once a noble figure who played a crucial role in his family's royal council. But ever since his wife's tragic death, he's been living in mourning, forgoing his noble duties.
Clara, born into gentility but hard-up since the death of her beloved father, has taken to solitude in her grief, rarely leaving the confines of her beloved kitchen. But she must find a way to make a living, which is how she finds herself travelling to the Duke's great home to work in the kitchen...
Clara attempts to hide her secret skills, but when she's greeted by the chaos of the Castamar kitchens, she cannot resist performing a makeover – much to the disdain of formidable housekeeper Ursula.
And when the Duke learns of Clara's talents, he soon finds himself falling for her. Meanwhile, there are people masquerading as his friends who threaten to bring him down... In a world of royal duties, sordid affairs and complicated politics, will there be chance for the unlikely romance to blossom?
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781803285603 |
| Publication date: |
4th January 2024 |
| Author: |
Fernando J. Muñez |
| Publisher: |
Apollo an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| Pagination: |
800 pages |
| Primary Genre |
Romance / Relationship Stories
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About Fernando J. Muñez
Fernando J. Múñez was born in Madrid in 1972 and developed a taste for writing from a very young age. He started work on his first novel at the age of 14 and his first film scripts at 18. After graduating with a degree in philosophy, he started his career as an advertising producer whilst directing his first short films and completed his training in cinematography in the United States. A huge book fan and creator of board and role play games, in 2002 he founded a workshop dedicated to the creation of books for publishing houses. Since then he has published more than fifty books for children and young adults. In 2012 he directed the short film 'Las Nornas' ('The Norns') which was shown at the Alicante festival and the Semenci de Valladolid.
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