The Kitchen House

A Novel

De: Kathleen Grissom

Narrado por: Orlagh Cassidy, Bahni Turpin

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.

Narrators are perfect!

Absolutely Loved the voices of these characters. Especially the wisdom of Mama May! I would highly recommend.

Unexpected storyline

I like it because it was unpredictable! Unique read. I was hoping for redemption of some of the characters. I'm excited to read the sequel!

Best performance since Harry Potter!

This story was happy, sad, hopeful and real. The characters and their relationships were so simple but so complex.

Captivating

Beautifully written and read. I started listening to it two days ago and found it hard to stop. Leaves me feeling a profound sadness for each character and their struggles.

Captivating story with amazing narrators

I loved everything about this book. We listened to it on a long road trip and the time just flew by. The narrators make the story come alive. I didn't want it to end!