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Praise for The Kitchen Front“A charming tale that will satiate a lot of different tastes … This story had me so hooked, I literally couldn’t put it down to cook.”—NPR“World War II–era England wasn’t a happy place, but one can always find joy in cake and tea… . Four women, who have different reasons for competing, take solace in one another as they create recipes out of rationed ingredients. It’s like re-watching old episodes of The Great British Baking Show.”—The Washington Post“A positively uplifting read that is as soothing as a warm cup of Earl Grey on a gloomy morning.”—BooklistPraise for The Spies of Shilling Lane“This tale swept me away!”—First for Women“[A] quick and delightful mystery … Ryan’s subtlety shines in her acknowledgment of the importance of remembering the people who pass through our lives and in her descriptions of how war and conflict can teach empathy and change people for the better.”—The New York Times Book ReviewPraise for The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir“A delightful debut.”—People“There’s so much happening in Chilbury: intrigue, romance and an unforgettable cast of characters who aren’t always as they appear. The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir is a charming slice of English wartime life that warms the soul like a hot toddy.”—Martha Hall Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls

Jennifer Ryan is the author of The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir, The Spies of Shilling Lane, and The Kitchen Front. She was previously a nonfiction book editor. Originally from Kent and then London, she lives in the Washington, D.C., area with her husband and two children.