This novel takes the reader back to Medieval times and the Convent of the Brides of Virtue. Mother Superior is still at the reins of the convent but she has a problem. She is in arrears in tithing to the bishop. Now, Griffin de Grandaise, lord over extensive lands and winery vines, is desperate for a cook. He has come to the convent, has snuck into the convent and tasted the wonderful food coming from the kitchens. He offers some serious money to borrow the cook for one year.
Mother Superior is having none of it because Julia of Childress is a gifted cook and Mother plans for her to take her vows and stay in the convent. Julia isn't interested in taking vows but she's not really interested in working sight-unseen in Grandaise's kitchens. She wants marriage and children.
The serious discussion comes to a head when the visiting Duke promises to ensure that Julia will only stay one year and be as pure as when she left, so she may take final vows.
There's a mystery and the pages turn quickly with the interesting events that occur. My only complaint was that there was just too much about the meals served. However, it is obvious that the author did her research.
Brides of Virtue Series
1. The Husband Test (2001)
2. The Wife Test (2003)
** 3. The Marriage Test (2004)
Mother Superior is having none of it because Julia of Childress is a gifted cook and Mother plans for her to take her vows and stay in the convent. Julia isn't interested in taking vows but she's not really interested in working sight-unseen in Grandaise's kitchens. She wants marriage and children.
The serious discussion comes to a head when the visiting Duke promises to ensure that Julia will only stay one year and be as pure as when she left, so she may take final vows.
There's a mystery and the pages turn quickly with the interesting events that occur. My only complaint was that there was just too much about the meals served. However, it is obvious that the author did her research.
Brides of Virtue Series
1. The Husband Test (2001)
2. The Wife Test (2003)
** 3. The Marriage Test (2004)
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