The Making of Mrs Petrakis by Mary Karras
Split between war-torn Cyprus and North London in the 1970s and 1980s this is a story of the choices women have to make to survive, and a portrait of ordinary lives marked by loss and war and grief.
The Making of Mrs Petrakis is a heart-warming, heart-breaking story of love, life, family and, of course, bakingMary Karras is a fresh and exciting new voice in fiction and her prose is every bit as delicious as the mouth-watering pastries sold in Mrs Petrakis' renowned bakery. * Ruth Hogan, author of THE KEEPER OF LOST THINGS *
This is a charming story about the power of baking and community that can't help but raise your spirits and make you very hungry for a pastry or two! * Yours, Editors Pick *
An evocative mix of history, food and storytelling. * Evening Standard *
This is a charming story about the power of baking and community that can't help but raise your spirits and make you very hungry for a pastry or two! * Yours, Editors Pick *
An evocative mix of history, food and storytelling. * Evening Standard *
Mary Karras was born in London in 1978 to Greek-Cypriot parents. Growing up she developed a keen interest in the concepts of community, cultural dissonance and belonging, leading her to pursue a degree in English Literature and Language at King's College London.
Since graduating, Mary has worked for several national newspapers including the Telegraph, the Guardian and the Independent.
One Night Beneath The Lemon Trees is her second novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781529344950 |
| ISBN 10 | 1529344956 |
| Title | The Making of Mrs Petrakis |
| Author | Mary Karras |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 2022-04-07 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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