Himmler's Cook, 9781782394143
Paperback
From genocide to Hitler’s table, a chef’s extraordinary survival story.

Himmler's Cook

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  • Paperback

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    26 April 2016

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Summary

The Unsinkable Rose: From Himmler’s Kitchen to a Life Well-Seasoned

Aged 105, Rose has weathered the storms of history: the Armenian genocide, the Nazi regime, and the throes of Maoism. But through it all, her spirit remains undimmed.

Himmler’s Cook is a hilariously quirky and eccentric tale of survival, painting a vivid picture of Rose’s extraordinary life. From cooking for Himmler to becoming a confidante of Hitler, and even befriending Simone de Beauvoir, this in…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781782394143
ISBN-10:1782394141
Author:Franz-Olivier Giesbert
Publisher:Atlantic Books
Imprint:Atlantic Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:352
Edition:Main
Release Date:26 April 2016
Weight:240g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 21mm
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Critics Review

“A novel as excessive as it is joyful.” – L’Express

A novel as excessive as it is joyful * L’Express *It reads like savouring a good meal… A joyful tale * La Croix *A stampeding cookery story that is truly rich in flavour * L’Humanité *

About The Author

Franz-Olivier Giesbert

Franz-Olivier Giesbert is a French author, journalist and television presenter. He has worked for Le Nouvel Observateur, Le Figaro and Le Point and he appears on literary and cultural television shows on a range of channels.

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