Die Köchinnen von Fenley

In her touching novel, Jennifer Ryan tells the story of a cooking competition during wartime and four women for whom the contest promises a chance at a better life.

Two years after the outbreak of World War II, Britain is suffering from its losses: The Blitz has destroyed cities, and food supplies have been disrupted. To assist housewives with food rationing, the radio show "The Kitchen Front" is hosting a cooking competition. The grand prize is a job as the first female co-host of the show.

For four very different women, winning the competition would be a crucial opportunity for a better life: For young widow Audrey, it is a chance to provide her children with a roof over their heads. For kitchen maid Nell, it is a chance to escape from servitude to freedom. For landowner Lady Gwendoline, it is a chance to escape her increasingly hostile husband. And for trained chef Zelda, it is a chance to finally challenge her male colleagues. However, more important than success is solidarity, and despite the rivalry, the competitors ultimately become friends. A heartwarming book about four extraordinary women.