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Maggie's Kitchen Kindle Edition

by Caroline Beecham (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 out of 5 stars 225
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Amid the heartbreak and danger of London in the Blitz of WWII, Maggie Johnson finds her courage in friendship and food.

They might all travel the same scarred and shattered streets on their way to work, but once they entered Maggie's Kitchen, it was somehow as if the rest of the world didn't exist.

When the Ministry of Food urgently calls for the opening of British Restaurants to feed tired and hungry Londoners during the Second World War, Maggie Johnson is close to realising a long-held dream.

But after struggling through government red-tape and triumphantly opening its doors, Maggie's Kitchen soon encounters a most unexpected problem. Her restaurant has become so popular with London's exhausted workers, that Maggie simply can't get enough supplies to keep up with demand for food, without breaking some of the rules.

With the support of locals, and the help of twelve-year-old Robbie, a street urchin, and Janek, a Polish refugee dreaming of returning to his native land, the resourceful Maggie evades the first threats of closure from the Ministry. As she fights to keep her beloved Kitchen open, Maggie also tries desperately to reunite Robbie with his missing father, as well as manage her own family's expectations. Ultimately, she can no longer ignore the unacknowledged hopes of her own heart, and the discovery that some secrets have the power to change everything.
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  4. Publisher
    Allen & Unwin
  5. Publication date
    27 July 2016
  6. File size
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extremely engaging novel ... fictionalises its fascinating historical sources so successfully that it reads like the work of a veteran storyteller. Her career as a screenwriter and producer is probably responsible for that, as for the cinematic quality of this entertaining book. ― Sydney Morning Herald

Despite the backdrop of WWII, Beecham keeps the tone light and serves up a sliver of romance and dollops of heart-warming hope. She also - deftly and subtly - educates readers about that time in our history. ― Sunshine Coast Daily

Sometimes when I start a book it feels like I’m shaking hands with an old friend, or sitting by the fire sipping a glass of red wine. It’s how you know you are in the hands of an excellent storyteller, that feeling of complete ease with the unfolding scene. MAGGIE’S KITCHEN is that kind of book. It welcomes you in, and you are pleased to make its acquaintance. ― Melissa Sargent, Love That Book Blog

presents the touching story of Maggie Johnson whilehighlighting in intricate detail the tumultuous and precarious times of WWII in London ...Maggie’s Kitchen is a tale of love, courage, and the restorative power of food. ― AUSROM TODAY

About the Author

Caroline Beecham grew up at the English seaside and relocated to Australia to continue her career as a writer and producer in film and television. She has worked on a documentary about Princess Diana lookalikes, a series about journeys to the ends of the earth, as well as a feature film about finding the end of the rainbow. Caroline decided on a new way of storytelling and studied the craft of novel writing at the Faber Academy in 2012. She has an MA in Film & Television and a MA in Creative Writing and lives with her husband and two sons by Sydney harbour. Maggie's Kitchen is her first published novel.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01EH172LM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Allen & Unwin (27 July 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1329 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars 225

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Caroline Beecham

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Caroline Beecham is the author of four historical fiction novels; 'Maggie's Kitchen', 'Eleanor's Secret', 'Finding Eadie' (in AUS/NZ) and 'When We Meet Again' (in North America), and her new novel, 'Esther's Children'. She grew up at the English seaside and relocated to Australia to continue her career as a writer and producer in film and television. She has worked on a documentary about Princess Diana lookalikes, a series about journeys to the ends of the earth, as well as a feature film about finding the end of the rainbow. Caroline decided on a new way of storytelling and studied the craft of novel writing at the Faber Academy in Sydney and with Curtis Brown Creative in London. She has an MA in Film & Television and a MA in Creative Writing and lives with her husband and two teenage sons by Sydney harbour. Please visit her online at https://carolinebeecham.com/book/esthers-children/

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5.0 out of 5 stars Maggie’s kitchen
Reviewed in Australia on 21 July 2020
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Great reading
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Australia on 2 November 2016
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An interesting read
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Shirley
5.0 out of 5 stars Kitchens
Reviewed in Australia on 23 January 2017
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A lovely book you could be in the kitchen with them . You were back in the war years again as a child
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Carrie
5.0 out of 5 stars Historical fiction at its best - memorable characters and a great setting brings an original story to life
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 August 2017
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I loved this book. Maggie is such a memorable character, warm and nurturing everyone with food in such tough times. The author really brought the era to life with atmospheric descriptions and it was terrific to learn about a part of the Second World War that I had never heard about and with such great research too. She fictionalised the events surrounding these British Restaurants so well that I felt as if I was there sharing a meal with Robbie, Maggie and Janek. I hope there will be a sequel so that we can find out what happens next!
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Jord1987
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 October 2017
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Good easy read.enjoyed war time menu.
Easy characters to know.
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Maree Belcher
4.0 out of 5 stars A little bit of tasty history
Reviewed in the United States on 24 October 2016
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An enjoyable read about love and strength at a time when it would at times be easy to give up.
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LynnBryant1803
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book, well written and researched
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 September 2017
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Very much enjoyed this book. I grew up in East London on tales of my mum’s life during the war. Great story, enjoyable characters and a lot of historical detail. Thoroughly recommend this as a book to curl up and be comfortable with - this book should come with cushions, blankets, hot chocolate and a roaring fire. Loved it.
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Anne
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on 6 October 2016
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Loved the war time story, and very well written
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