Claire "Neely" Davis excels at finding the perfect combination of flavors to suit any occasion, but her gift is failing her this time. Neely can usually "taste" exactly what the person needs, but an upcoming wedding has left her doubting herself. Meanwhile, Neely's personal life is in turmoil as she is hoping to finalize her divorce, despite her husband's unwillingness to let go. Will Neely find the right flavors to navigate both of her tricky situations?
THE MEMORY OF LEMON is a follow up to Judith Fertig's THE CAKE THERAPIST and features the same main character. THE MEMORY OF LEMON stands on its own merits as I have not read the first book but was easily able to follow the storyline and enjoy the characters. I love Neely's gift and I'll be digging into THE CAKE THERAPIST soon to get another taste of her abilities!
THE MEMORY OF LEMON weaves back and forth between past and present as Judith Fertig shows us glimpses of past generations. While each section is very well written and enjoyable, I found the time-hopping to be a bit distracting. Every time I'd get settled into one time period with the characters, we'd hop to a different time period with other characters. I like how it all ties together, however, and suspect this is one book I would have appreciated better in an audio format.
Judith Fertig offers readers an intriguing premise with likable characters in THE MEMORY OF LEMON. The flavors and foods described in THE MEMORY OF LEMON are nothing short of delightful as I wish I could visit Neely's shop and absorb the atmosphere. If you like your women's fiction tinged with just a tiny hint of the unusual, then look no further than THE MEMORY OF LEMON.
The author of The Cake Therapist returns with
another sweet and emotional tale featuring Neely, the baker
with a knack for finding exactly the right flavor for any
occasion...
A crisp tang of citrus that is at once poignant and
familiar, sharpening the senses and opening the mind to
possibilities once known and long forgotten...
Claire βNeelyβ Davis is no ordinary pastry chef. Her flavor
combinations arenβt just a product of a well-honed palate:
she can βtasteβ peopleβs emotions, sensing the ingredients
that will touch her customersβ souls. Her gift has never
failed herβuntil she meets a free-spirited bride-to-be and
her overbearing society mother. The two are unable to agree
on a single wedding detail, and their bickering leaves
Neelyβs intuition frustratingly silentβright when she needs
it most.
Between trying to navigate a divorce, explore a new
relationship, and handle the reappearance of her long-absent
father, Neely is struggling to make sense of her own
conflicting emotions, much less those of her hard-to-please
bride. But as she embarks on a flavorful quest to craft the
perfect wedding celebration, sheβll uncover a family history
that sheds light on both the missing ingredients and her own
problemsβand illustrates how the sweet and sour in life
often combine to make the most delicious memories...
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