At the beginning of the 19th century in the tobacco fields of Virginia, young white Lavinia, who was orphaned on a ship while emigrating from Ireland, steps into the kitchen steps and is taken care of by Belle, the master's illegitimate and half-bree ...
At the beginning of the 19th century in the tobacco fields of Virginia, young white Lavinia, who was orphaned on a ship while emigrating from Ireland, steps into the kitchen steps and is taken care of by Belle, the master's illegitimate and half-breed daughter. Lavinia cooks, cleans and She learns to be a servant and appreciates the quiet endurance and love of her new family.In time, Lavinia is accepted into the world of her master's mansion, caring for his opiate-addicted wife and befriending his dangerous yet protective son. he does. He tries to find a place in the world of the kitchen and the mansion, but his skin color will forever distinguish him from Belle and the other slaves.
From the unique perspective of Lavinia and Belle, Kathleen Grisham's first novel, Kitchen House, tells a harrowing and ultimately promising story of class differences, race, dignity, deeply buried secrets, and family bonds.
We are using technologies like Cookies and process personal data like the IP-address or browser information in order to personalize the content that you see. This helps us to show you more relevant products and improves your experience. we are herewith asking for your permission to use this technologies.
4 (0 betyg av våra användare)
