Description: "Julia leaves behind a privileged life in California to join the OSS during World War II, decoding covert messages and aiding the Allied effort. Amid her far-reaching missions, she meets Paul Child, whose love leads her to postwar Paris. There, Julia Child's daring pursuit of French cuisine transforms her into a culinary trailblazer and icon, forever changing the way America cooks"--
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"This well-researched novel includes little-known aspects of Child's life. . . . The characters' personalities shine through and add to the book's charm, while the third-person narration manages to express Julia's feelings beautifully. Will appeal to Julia Child fans, home chefs aspiring to a higher level of cooking, and World War II historical fiction enthusiasts."
-- "Library Journal" (6/18/2025 12:00:00 AM)