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The Kitchen House: A Novel - Kathleen Grissom, 1439153663, paperback

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Artist
Grissom, Kathleen
ISBN
9781439153666
Book Title
Kitchen House : a Novel
Publisher
Touchstone
Item Length
8 in
Publication Year
2010
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.9 in
Author
Kathleen Grissom
Genre
Fiction
Topic
Sagas, Coming of Age, Historical
Item Weight
12.2 Oz
Item Width
5.2 in
Number of Pages
384 Pages
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Publisher
Touchstone
ISBN-10
1439153663
ISBN-13
9781439153666
eBay Product ID (ePID)
74152695

Product Key Features

Book Title
Kitchen House : a Novel
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Sagas, Coming of Age, Historical
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction
Author
Kathleen Grissom
Format
Trade Paperback

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Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
12.2 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.2 in

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Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2013-497764
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
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The endearing characters ingratiate themselves in your heart. . . . I most definitely recommend this book., This turned out to be exactly the book I needed to get me back into the reading groove. . . . The writing flowed so seamlessly that I can't believe that this is Grissom's first novel., "You will be thrilled by this intimate and surprising story that connects us with an unexpected corner of our history. Kathleen Grissom gives us a new and unforgettable perspective on slavery and families and human ties in the Old South, exploring the deepest mysteries of the past that help define who we are to this day." --Robert Morgan, Bestselling author of the Oprah Book Club selection Gap Creek, "You will be thrilled by this intimate and surprising story that connects us with an unexpected corner of our history. Kathleen Grissom gives us a new and unforgettable perspective on slavery and families and human ties in the Old South, exploring the deepest mysteries of the past that help define who we are to this day."--Robert Morgan, Bestselling author of the Oprah Book Club selectionGap Creek, "Kathleen Grissom peers into the plantation romance through the eyes of a white indentured servant inhabiting the limbo land between slavery and freedom, providing a tale that provokes new empathy for all working and longing in The Kitchen House ." --Alice Randall, Author of The Wind Done Gone and Rebel Yell, You will be thrilled by this intimate and surprising story that connects us with an unexpected corner of our history. Kathleen Grissom gives us a new and unforgettable perspective on slavery and families and human ties in the Old South, exploring the deepest mysteries of the past that help define who we are to this day., "Kathleen Grissom peers into the plantation romance through the eyes of a white indentured servant inhabiting the limbo land between slavery and freedom, providing a tale that provokes new empathy for all working? and longing inThe Kitchen House."?--Alice Randall, Author ofThe Wind Done GoneandRebel Yell, Kathleen Grissom peers into the plantation romance through the eyes of a white indentured servant inhabiting the limbo land between slavery and freedom, providing a tale that provokes new empathy for all working and longing in The Kitchen House., A touching tale of oppressed women, black and white . . . [This novel] about love, survival, friendship, and loss in the antebellum South should not be missed., "Kathleen Grissom peers into the plantation romance through the eyes of a white indentured servant inhabiting the limbo land between slavery and freedom, providing a tale that provokes new empathy for all working  and longing inThe Kitchen House." Alice Randall, Author ofThe Wind Done GoneandRebel Yell, [Grissom's] . . . debut twists the conventions of the antebellum novel. . . . Provides a trove of tension and grit, while the many nefarious doings will keep readers hooked to the twisted, yet hopeful, conclusion., To say Kathleen Grissom's The Kitchen House is a page-turner wouldn't do it justice . . . Grissom breaks away from the gate at a fast clip, the reader hanging on for the ride., Tension lurks everywhere, propelling the story forward [and] ample amounts of drama . . . Captivates with its message of right and wrong, family, and hope., With its quick pace and well-drawn cast, The Kitchen House became one of only two books so far (the other being The Fellowship of the Ring ) to catch such hold of me that I found myself sneaking it at work. . . . I found The Kitchen House to be a powerful, gripping debut novel that gives a real human face to the tragedies of yesterday that continue to trouble us today., A gripping tale of the South during the days of slavery. . . . Kathleen Grissom's first novel explores the well-known side of the dark world of slavery as well as the not-so-well-known world of white slavery, or indentured servitude. The book is written in a manner that is fast-paced and action packed, making it difficult to put down., Once you get involved in the story of Lavinia and Belle you will not want to put this book down. I enjoyed this book very much and I highly recommend it. Don't read it too fast. You don't want to miss one morsel of this book.
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Synopsis
Kathleen Grissom, New York Times bestselling author of the highly anticipated Glory Over Everything , established herself as a remarkable new talent with The Kitchen House , now a contemporary classic. In this gripping novel, a dark secret threatens to expose the best and worst in everyone tied to the estate at a thriving plantation in Virginia in the decades before the Civil War. Orphaned during her passage from Ireland, young, white Lavinia arrives on the steps of the kitchen house and is placed, as an indentured servant, under the care of Belle, the master's illegitimate slave daughter. Lavinia learns to cook, clean, and serve food, while guided by the quiet strength and love of her new family. In time, Lavinia is accepted into the world of the big house, caring for the master's opium-addicted wife and befriending his dangerous yet protective son. She attempts to straddle the worlds of the kitchen and big house, but her skin color will forever set her apart from Belle and the other slaves. Through the unique eyes of Lavinia and Belle, Grissom's debut novel unfolds in a heartbreaking and ultimately hopeful story of class, race, dignity, deep-buried secrets, and familial bonds., Kathleen Grissom, New York Times bestselling author of the highly anticipated Glory Over Everything , established herself as a remarkable new talent with The Kitchen House , now a contemporary classic. In this gripping novel, a dark
LC Classification Number
PS3607.R57K57 2010

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    Fantastic read!

    This was one of those unique books that you just can't put down. Every time I thought the author couldn't possibly come up with another life-changing incident for the two main characters, she did. I was caught up in the story all the way to the end. I also loved how the author kept flipping between the two characters so that each could give her perspective on the events.And since it takes place back in history during America's early years, it also gives an informative view of life at that time.

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  • Excellent historical fiction offering.

    Paired this book with "Glory Over Everything" by the same author and sent to my mom. She enjoyed both...finished them within a week.

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  • Historical fictional novel with a twist

    Bought the book for book club since there was a long wait list from the public library. So far only read about 25 pages but felt like I could vision the plight of the main character. Is compelling.

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  • Enlightning view of slavery

    The story was good. The characters were easy to relate to. And there is a sequel for those who want more.

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  • The kitchen House--perfect.

    This was such a great read. The characters came to life effortlessly. I love it so much I bought the sequel--Glory Over Everything.

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