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Flora must leave the bustle of London for the remote island of Mure, where she cares for her father and unruly brothers. Struggling to find joy in the scenery, she stumbles upon her mother's collection of recipes. As she cooks and shares meals, she re‑connects with her family, her homeland, and her own identity, turning the kitchen into a place of healing and rediscovery.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jenny Colgan
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