The Language of Food: "Mouth-watering and sensuous, a real feast for the imagination" BRIDGET COLLINS

Eliza Acton, a woman without cooking skills, becomes one of the world's most successful food writers, revolutionizing cooking and cookbooks with her friend Ann Kirby. Their friendship crosses the divides of age and class, but their success is tested.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Eliza Acton, a woman who had never boiled an egg, defied the odds and achieved global success as a food writer. Her remarkable journey began when she took her manuscript to a publisher, only to be met with the rejection that poetry was not the business of a lady. Undeterred, Eliza embarked on a culinary adventure, determined to learn and bring her poetic skills to the craft of recipe writing. With the help of her assistant, Ann Kirby, a young and impoverished woman, they forged a radical friendship that transcended age and class boundaries. Together, Eliza and Ann shattered the mold of traditional cookbooks, revolutionizing the world of food writing forever. However, their journey was not without its challenges. Their friendship was tested to its limits as they navigated the complexities of their relationship and the pressures of their respective lives. Despite the obstacles, Eliza and Ann remained steadfast in their support of each other, and their bond grew stronger with each passing year. In the end, Eliza's legacy as a food writer and her impact on the culinary world will be remembered for generations to come. Her story is a testament to the power of determination, friendship, and the pursuit of one's dreams, even in the face of adversity.

Weight: 294g
Dimension: 198 x 130 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398502253