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Lord Endicott's Appetite
It would take all of Jeannette Saincoeur's extraordinary culinary skill to tempt the tastebuds of this handsome, world-weary lord. But it was a different matter when his rising lust for life made him look to her for pleasures of a different sort. From the author of The Counterfeit Coachman.
Mass Market Paperback
First published July 1, 1995
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Elisabeth Fairchild
25 books26 followersElisabeth Fairchild is half English and considers the British Isles her second home. With a degree in advertising from North Texas State University, Fairchild worked for ten years in advertising before turning to writing full-time.
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December 22, 2015
1802.
The Napoleonic Wars: The Treaty of Amiens between the United Kingdom and France ended the War of the Second Coalition. Napoleon had allowed all but about 1,000 of the most notorious émigrés of the French Revolution to return to France. And Jeannette Saincoeur found herself on the doorstep of Lord Julian Endicott; she was the new French cook.
Julian had lost his wife in childbirth over a year ago. He could not get over his intense grief and his servants were worried. His sorrow had found a home within the sight, taste and smell of food. When possible, he avoided eating and it was starting to take its toll.
Jeannette was a member of a previously important family that had lived in France. She witnessed firsthand what the guillotine could do. She then crossed the Channel to find a home in England under the guise of a chef. This job was her last hope to earn enough money to support herself.
What set this historical romance apart from so many others was that the hero had an eating disorder and it coincided with a form of depression. It was referred to as melancholy and few people understood it. The emotions both Julian and Jeannette experienced fit perfectly with the period and gave the reader something to ponder.
Another plus was as Jeannette enticed his lordship from his 'slump' by rearranging furniture, observing scenery and changing both food and drink to avoid a certain look or smell, Julian favored her with kindness. He appreciated Miss 'Sound Heart' and started to ask her opinions. He knew there was something special about the young woman and intended to draw her out.
At the same time, Ms. Fairchild built the conflict in a realistic way so that I understood why the heroine made most of the choices that she did. Julian's older sister tried to interfere whenever possible and the HEA had some minor quirks but, overall, it was a heartwarming look at the social classes of England and how despair could affect anyone given half a chance.
The Napoleonic Wars: The Treaty of Amiens between the United Kingdom and France ended the War of the Second Coalition. Napoleon had allowed all but about 1,000 of the most notorious émigrés of the French Revolution to return to France. And Jeannette Saincoeur found herself on the doorstep of Lord Julian Endicott; she was the new French cook.
Julian had lost his wife in childbirth over a year ago. He could not get over his intense grief and his servants were worried. His sorrow had found a home within the sight, taste and smell of food. When possible, he avoided eating and it was starting to take its toll.
Jeannette was a member of a previously important family that had lived in France. She witnessed firsthand what the guillotine could do. She then crossed the Channel to find a home in England under the guise of a chef. This job was her last hope to earn enough money to support herself.
What set this historical romance apart from so many others was that the hero had an eating disorder and it coincided with a form of depression. It was referred to as melancholy and few people understood it. The emotions both Julian and Jeannette experienced fit perfectly with the period and gave the reader something to ponder.
Another plus was as Jeannette enticed his lordship from his 'slump' by rearranging furniture, observing scenery and changing both food and drink to avoid a certain look or smell, Julian favored her with kindness. He appreciated Miss 'Sound Heart' and started to ask her opinions. He knew there was something special about the young woman and intended to draw her out.
At the same time, Ms. Fairchild built the conflict in a realistic way so that I understood why the heroine made most of the choices that she did. Julian's older sister tried to interfere whenever possible and the HEA had some minor quirks but, overall, it was a heartwarming look at the social classes of England and how despair could affect anyone given half a chance.
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March 9, 2019Had to set this one aside for now. When I find myself skimming , it's just not a good thing. It started with such promise, I thought "oh this is going to be good" , but that changed to boredom sadly. DNF
May 4, 2014
Enjoyed how the author dealt with depression, grief, and the guilt of living in a regency setting.
January 19, 2017
Sweet and funny.
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