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My fine fellow book
My fine fellow book












my fine fellow book my fine fellow book

Weaving the original source material with relevant social commentary, Cohen creates memorable characters struggling to find their place in a prejudicial world, while alternating viewpoints add depth to the backdrop of this historical culinary treat." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Filled with delectable dishes and an inclusive cast. “A sparkling retelling of My Fair Lady set in an alternate 1830s London… readers will connect to both Penelope’s and Elijah’s desires to remain true to themselves in a world that would prefer them to stay on the margins.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) MY FINE FELLOW is fresh as the rain in Spain." - Stacey Lee, New York Times bestselling author "Jennieke Cohen serves up a fun dish of a novel with a healthy sprinkle of feminism. When Penelope and Helena meet Elijah, a golden opportunity arises: to pull off a project never seen before, and turn Elijah from a street vendor to a gentleman chef.īut Elijah’s transformation will have a greater impact on this trio than they originally realize-and mayhem, unseemly faux pas, and a little romance will all be a part of the delicious recipe. London merchants won’t allow a Jewish boy to own a shop, so he hawks his pasties for a shilling a piece to passersby-but he knows with training he can break into the highest echelon of society. Her contemporaries may scorn her Filipina heritage and her dishes, but with her flawless social graces and culinary talents, Penelope is set to prove them wrong.Įlijah Little has nothing to his name but a truly excellent instinct for flavors. Penelope Pickering is going to prove the value of non-European cuisine to all of England. Helena Higgins, top of her class at the Royal Academy, has a sharp demeanor and an even sharper palate-and knows stardom awaits her if she can produce greatness in her final year. It’s 1830s England, and Culinarians-doyens who consult with society’s elite to create gorgeous food and confections-are the crème de la crème of high society. A 2023 Sydney Taylor Honor Book! * A Bustle Best YA Books Out in 2022 title!Ĭulinary delights abound, romance lingers in the air, and plans go terribly, wonderfully astray in this gender-bent take on My Fair Lady from Jennieke Cohen, author of Dangerous Alliance-perfect for fans of Bridgerton or A Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue.














My fine fellow book