The Art of Baking Blind
On sale
3rd July 2014
Price: £9.99
From the author of NETFLIX SENSATION ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL
There are many reasons to bake: to feed; to impress; and, sometimes, it has to be said, to perfect.
In 1966, Kathleen Eaden published The Art of Baking, her guide to nurturing a family by creating the most exquisite pastries.
Now, five amateur bakers are competing to become the New Mrs Eaden. There’s Jenny, facing an empty nest; Claire, who has sacrificed her dreams; Mike, trying to parent after his wife’s death; Vicki, who has dropped everything to be with her baby boy; and perfect Karen, who knows what it’s like to have nothing and is determined her façade shouldn’t slip.
As unlikely alliances are forged, making the choicest choux bun seems the least of the contestants’ problems. For they will learn – as Mrs Eaden did before them – that while perfection is possible in the kitchen, it’s very much harder in life.
‘Delicious . . . Friendship, rivalry and exposed secrets, all gorgeously told’ – Elle
‘Clever and compelling. I loved this’ Nina Stibbe
There are many reasons to bake: to feed; to impress; and, sometimes, it has to be said, to perfect.
In 1966, Kathleen Eaden published The Art of Baking, her guide to nurturing a family by creating the most exquisite pastries.
Now, five amateur bakers are competing to become the New Mrs Eaden. There’s Jenny, facing an empty nest; Claire, who has sacrificed her dreams; Mike, trying to parent after his wife’s death; Vicki, who has dropped everything to be with her baby boy; and perfect Karen, who knows what it’s like to have nothing and is determined her façade shouldn’t slip.
As unlikely alliances are forged, making the choicest choux bun seems the least of the contestants’ problems. For they will learn – as Mrs Eaden did before them – that while perfection is possible in the kitchen, it’s very much harder in life.
‘Delicious . . . Friendship, rivalry and exposed secrets, all gorgeously told’ – Elle
‘Clever and compelling. I loved this’ Nina Stibbe
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Reviews
The Art of Baking Blind is gorgeous. Not just to look at and touch, but Sarah's writing is beautiful. She pulls you in, she captivates you and you just don't want to leave. Her writing creates such warmth; it really hugs you tightly. She describes the cakes and bakes exquisitely . . . Mouth-watering.
5 out of 5. An amazing read. It makes you crave cake and it makes you want to devour the words, enjoying every morsel till it reaches the . . . tear-jerking . . . end.
A novel to devour.
An extremely enjoyable book with strong characters and intriguing story lines. I loved every minute of it.
An interesting cast of characters juggled with great skill. A lovely read that deserves to fly off the shelves.
Attention fans of GBBO! If you can drag yourself away from the doughy goings-on in the famous tent, you're sure to love this story
Before I knew anything about the contents of this novel I had already fallen in love . . . It begs to be oohed and aahed over, not to mention to be stroked. A lot. And once I started reading, I discovered that the story within was equally beautiful and enthralling . . . A delicious read which I devoured like a freshly baked, homemade bread . . . The lush descriptions of the food made them so vivid that I could almost taste them on the tip of my tongue . . . [and] for all the sweetness of the sugary decadences . . . there is also plenty of drama and intrigue to balance it all out.
Delicious . . . friendship, rivalry and exposed secrets, gorgeously told
Fabulous
Heavenly
Kathleen's heartbreaking story is so vivid, I had to check she wasn't a real person. It's a challenge to manage a story with five protagonists, particularly in a debut, but Sarah Vaughan manages it with aplomb. One to add to your holiday reading pile and indulge in.
Pick up this tale of five enthusiasts competing to be the new Mrs Eaden - a renowned baker (think an oh-so-glam '60s version of Mary Berry)
Sarah Vaughan's debut novel is a delicious treat . . . There's plenty of baking and food talk for foodies but it's contained within a wonderful narrative. Sarah Vaughan has perfectly balanced the ingredients of this book . . . Where the baking lends a warm and pleasant tone, this is brilliantly offset by the darker side of the narratives. Each of the stories is compelling.
Vaughan's engaging writing is packed with brilliant baking tips not to mention delectable descriptions of the food the contestants create. Enjoy.
Warm, wise and inspiring, an utterly delicious novel