The setting serves as a vital historical backdrop, highlighting the trade and transport of 19th-century France.
is the first installment in the "Die Köchinnen" trilogy by SPIEGEL bestselling author Petra Durst-Benning , published in August 2022. Set in late 19th-century Southern France, the novel follows the journey of a young woman named Fabienne who dares to enter the male-dominated world of professional gastronomy. Plot Overview Petra_Durst-Benning_-_Die_KГ¶chinnen-Reihe_01_-_...
A central theme is Fabienne’s struggle to prove her worth in a professional "kitchen brigade" (Escoffier's system) controlled by men. The "Die Köchinnen" Trilogy The setting serves as a vital historical backdrop,
The book explores the early days of restaurant culture and "mères Lyonnaises" (the mothers of Lyon), who were foundational figures in French cuisine. Petra_Durst-Benning_-_Die_KГ¶chinnen-Reihe_01_-_...