The Chef's Secret
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The Chef's Secret

A Novel

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  2. English
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eBook - ePub

The Chef's Secret

A Novel

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A captivating novel of Renaissance Italy detailing the mysterious life of Bartolomeo Scappi, the legendary chef to several popes and author of one of the bestselling cookbooks of all time, and the nephew who sets out to discover his late uncle's secrets—including the identity of the noblewoman Bartolomeo loved until he died. When Bartolomeo Scappi dies in 1577, he leaves his vast estate—properties, money, and his position—to his nephew and apprentice Giovanni. He also gives Giovanni the keys to two strongboxes and strict instructions to burn their contents. Despite Scappi's dire warning that the information concealed in those boxes could put Giovanni's life and others at risk, Giovanni is compelled to learn his uncle's secrets. He undertakes the arduous task of decoding Scappi's journals and uncovers a history of deception, betrayal, and murder—all to protect an illicit love affair.As Giovanni pieces together the details of Scappi's past, he must contend with two rivals who have joined forces—his brother Cesare and Scappi's former protĂ©gĂ©, Domenico Romoli, who will do anything to get his hands on the late chef's recipes.With luscious prose that captures the full scale of the sumptuous feasts for which Scappi was known, The Chef's Secret serves up power, intrigue, and passion, bringing Renaissance Italy to life in a delectable fashion.

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Publisher
Atria Books
Year
2019
ISBN
9781501196447
Topic
Literature
Subtopic
Historical Fiction
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Dedication
  3. Chapter 1: Giovanni
  4. Chapter 2: Giovanni
  5. Chapter 3: Giovanni
  6. Chapter 4: Giovanni
  7. Chapter 5: Scappi
  8. Chapter 6: Giovanni
  9. Chapter 7: Giovanni
  10. Chapter 8: Giovanni
  11. Chapter 9: Giovanni
  12. Chapter 10: Scappi
  13. Chapter 11: Giovanni
  14. Chapter 12: Giovanni
  15. Chapter 13: Scappi
  16. Chapter 14: Giovanni
  17. Chapter 15: Giovanni
  18. Chapter 16: Giovanni
  19. Chapter 17: Scappi
  20. Chapter 18: Giovanni
  21. Chapter 19: Scappi
  22. Chapter 20: Giovanni
  23. Chapter 21: Scappi
  24. Chapter 22: Giovanni
  25. Chapter 23: Giovanni
  26. Chapter 24: Scappi
  27. Chapter 25: Giovanni
  28. Chapter 26: Giovanni
  29. Chapter 27: Giovanni
  30. Chapter 28: Giovanni
  31. Author’s Note
  32. Acknowledgments
  33. Reading Group Guide
  34. ‘Feast of Sorrow’ Teaser
  35. About the Author
  36. Copyright