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The Kitchen House: A Novel

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Fiction

by Kathleen Grissom

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4.50 (27.4K ratings)
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description 388 pages

The Kitchen House: A Novel by Kathleen Grissom holds a exceptional rating of 4.50 out of 5, based on 27.4K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 388 pages.

About The Kitchen House: A Novel

"Oprhaned aboard a ship from Ireland, seven-year-old Lavinia arrives on the steps of a tobacco plantation where she is to live and worth with the slaves of the kitchen house. Under the care of Belle, the master's illegitimate daughter, Lavinia becomes deeply bonded to her adopted family, though she is set apart from the by her white skin. Eventually accepted into the world of the big house, where the master is absent and the mistress battles opium addiction, Lavinia straddles two very different world. Then she is forced to make a choice"--P. [4] of cover.

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Author Kathleen Grissom
Published 2010
Pages 388
Kindle Price $13.99
Genres Fiction
Average Rating 4.50 / 5.00
Total Ratings 27,381

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.5
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27.4K ratings
With a rating of 4.50, The Kitchen House: A Novel is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.47, it performs on par.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Kitchen House: A Novel?

The Kitchen House: A Novel is categorized as Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.

Is The Kitchen House: A Novel worth reading?

Based on 27.4K reader ratings, The Kitchen House: A Novel has an average score of 4.50 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."

How many pages is The Kitchen House: A Novel?

The Kitchen House: A Novel has 388 pages.

Who wrote The Kitchen House: A Novel?

The Kitchen House: A Novel was written by Kathleen Grissom. It was first published in 2010.

What is the ISBN for The Kitchen House: A Novel?

The ISBN-13 for The Kitchen House: A Novel is 9780857521590.

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