The Kitchen House
by Kathleen Grissom
The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom holds a highly rated rating of 4.18 out of 5, based on 168.1K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 369 pages.
About The Kitchen House
When a white servant girl violates the order of plantation society, she unleashes a tragedy that exposes the worst and best in the people she has come to call her family. Orphaned while onboard ship from Ireland, seven-year-old Lavinia arrives on the steps of a tobacco plantation where she is to live and work 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 them by her white skin. Eventually, Lavinia is accepted into the world of the big house, where the master is absent and the mistress battles opium addiction. Lavinia finds herself perilously straddling two very different worlds. When she is forced to make a choice, loyalties are brought into question, dangerous truths are laid bare, and lives are put at risk.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Kathleen Grissom |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 369 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.18 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 168,082 |
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What genre is The Kitchen House?
The Kitchen House is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Kitchen House worth reading?
Based on 168.1K reader ratings, The Kitchen House has an average score of 4.18 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Kitchen House?
The Kitchen House has 369 pages.
Who wrote The Kitchen House?
The Kitchen House was written by Kathleen Grissom. It was first published in 2010.
What is the ISBN for The Kitchen House?
The ISBN-13 for The Kitchen House is 9781439153670.0.
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