[PDF] The Little Girl Of Miss Elizas eBook

Author : Annabel Abbs
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 13,7 MB
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0063066475

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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Good Housekeeping Book Club Pick * A Country Living Best Book of Fall * A Washington Post Best Feel-Good Book of the Year * One of the New York Times's Best Historical Fiction Novels of Fall In a novel perfect for fans of Hazel Gaynor’s A Memory of Violets and upstairs-downstairs stories, Annabel Abbs, the award-winning author of The Joyce Girl, returns with the brilliant real-life story of Eliza Acton and her assistant as they revolutionized British cooking and cookbooks around the world. Before Mrs. Beeton and well before Julia Child, there was Eliza Acton, who changed the course of cookery writing forever. England, 1835. London is awash with thrilling new ingredients, from rare spices to exotic fruits. But no one knows how to use them. When Eliza Acton is told by her publisher to write a cookery book instead of the poetry she loves, she refuses—until her bankrupt father is forced to flee the country. As a woman, Eliza has few options. Although she’s never set foot in a kitchen, she begins collecting recipes and teaching herself to cook. Much to her surprise she discovers a talent – and a passion – for the culinary arts. Eliza hires young, destitute Ann Kirby to assist her. As they cook together, Ann learns about poetry, love and ambition. The two develop a radical friendship, breaking the boundaries of class while creating new ways of writing recipes. But when Ann discovers a secret in Eliza’s past, and finds a voice of her own, their friendship starts to fray. Based on the true story of the first modern cookery writer, Miss Eliza’s English Kitchen is a spellbinding novel about female friendship, the struggle for independence, and the transcendent pleasures and solace of food.

Author : Jean K. Baird
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 42,84 MB
Release : 2023-10-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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In Jean K. Baird's novel, 'That Little Girl of Miss Eliza's,' Baird explores the intricacies of social class and racial segregation in the American South during the early 20th century. The novel's rich and descriptive prose immerses the reader in a world where societal norms dictate individuals' interactions and opportunities. With a keen eye for detail, Baird paints a vivid picture of the challenges faced by both the wealthy white families and the African American servants who navigate a complex and often unjust social landscape. Baird's literary style elegantly weaves together multiple narrative threads to create a compelling and thought-provoking story that delves into themes of power, privilege, and personal agency. 'That Little Girl of Miss Eliza's' is a poignant and timely reflection on the enduring impacts of systemic inequality and the resilience of the human spirit. Jean K. Baird's own background as a historian and social commentator lends depth and authenticity to the novel, making it a must-read for anyone interested in American history and literature.

Author : Baird Jean K (Jean Katherine)
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 43,15 MB
Release : 2016-06-23
Category :
ISBN : 9781318997374

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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Author : Joan Aiken
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 44,94 MB
Release : 2008-11-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1402225962

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A Young Woman Longing for Adventure and an Artistic Life... Because she's an illegitimate child, Eliza is raised in the rural backwater with very little supervision. An intelligent, creative, and free-spirited heroine, unfettered by the strictures of her time, she makes friends with poets William Wordsworth and Samuel Coleridge, finds her way to London, and eventually travels the world, all the while seeking to solve the mystery of her parentage. With fierce determination and irrepressible spirits, Eliza carves out a life full of adventure and artistic endeavor. PRAISE FOR JOAN AIKEN "Others may try, but nobody comes close to Aiken in writing sequels to Jane Austen." PublishersWeekly "Aiken's story is rich with humor, and her language is compelling. Readers captivated with Elinor and Marianne Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility will thoroughly enjoy Aiken's crystal gazing, but so will those unacquainted with Austen." Booklist "...innovative storyteller Aiken again pays tribute to Jane Austen in a cheerful spinoff of Sense and Sensibility." Kirkus Reviews

Author : Laura Rollins
Publisher :
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 15,70 MB
Release : 2021-04-07
Category :
ISBN :

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As it turns out, a London Season is the worst place to find love. Eliza Mulgrave never expected to make her bows to society. Yet here she is, dancing at Almacks and riding through Hyde Park. It would be perfectly delightful if it weren't for the whispers and scornful glances. She certainly never sought to quit her place in society as a tradesman's daughter. At least then she had known who she was and how to act; now, she's completely lost. Adam Lambert has been raised to be a viscount and though the time has come sooner than expected he is confident stepping into this new life. Until he meets his Father's best kept secret-a little girl. And now she's Adam's responsibility. Surely someone ought to have told him about her before now. After stumbling through an initial meeting, Adam and Eliza both find in the other what they most need this Season-a sincere friend. But society is not often willing to grant two people room to learn for themselves who to be, or who to love. As the first stand-alone novel in a new series by author Laura Rollins, The Audacious Miss Eliza begins the Daughters of Courage series. This charming story is a light-hearted, clean and wholesome romance set in the Regency era.

Author : Jean Katherine Baird
Publisher :
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 25,61 MB
Release : 1920
Category :
ISBN :

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When Eliza picks up the lost woman and child, her horse bolts killing the woman and leaving her with a child whom she raises without any idea of who the child is or where she came from.

Author : Eliza Wheeler
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 36,15 MB
Release : 2017-04-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0425288897

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This stunning New York Times Bestseller introduces the kind, nature-loving Miss Maple, who celebrates the miracle in each seed—perfect for fans of Miss Rumphius! What happens to seeds that don't sprout? Fortunately, they have Miss Maple to look after them. Every year, she rescues orphan seeds, taking them to her cozy maple tree house. All winter long, she nurtures them and teaches them the ways of seeds and the paths by which they might find their new homes. And come spring, she sends them off to take root out in the wide world and to sprout into the wonderful plants she knows they'll become. Celebrate every season with Miss Maple, from Earth Day to graduations to harvest festivals. Downloadable Activity Sheets available at: wheelerstudio.com/2013/04/03/miss-maples-seeds-activity-sheets/ "Completely enchanting . . . Filled with broad vistas, warm breezes, woodland creatures, and other whimsical imagery . . . With its positive message about the value of nurturing even the tiniest bit of the natural world, this book is simply wonderful."—School Library Journal

Author : Eliza Wheeler
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 25,71 MB
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0399162909

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This stunningly beautiful picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Eliza Wheeler is based on her grandmother's childhood and pays homage to a family's fortitude as they discover the meaning of home. Eliza Wheeler's gorgeously illustrated book tells the story of what happens when six-year-old Marvel, her seven siblings, and their mom must start all over again after their father has died. Deep in the woods of Wisconsin they find a tar-paper shack. It doesn't seem like much of a home, but they soon start seeing what it could be. During their first year it's a struggle to maintain the shack and make sure they have enough to eat. But each season also brings its own delights and blessings--and the children always find a way to have fun. Most importantly, the family finds immense joy in being together, surrounded by nature. And slowly, their little shack starts feeling like a true home--warm, bright, and filled up with love.