"In Miss Eliza's English Kitchen, Abbs serves up a brilliantly imagined tale in which Eliza Acton finally gets the recognition she deserves. A feast for the senses, rich with the flavors of Victorian England, I prepared every dish with Eliza and Ann and devoured every page. A literary—and culinary—triumph!" — Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author of When We Were Young & Brave
"I love Abbs’ writing and the extraordinary, hidden stories she unearths. Eliza Acton is her best discovery yet." — Clare Pooley, New York Times bestselling author of The Authenticity Project
"An effervescent novel, bursting with delectable language and elegant details about cookbook writer, Eliza Acton. Don’t miss this intimate glimpse into the early English kitchens and snapshot of food history." — Sara Dahmen, author of Copper Iron and Clay: A Smith’s Journey
“A sumptuous banquet of a book that nourished me and satisfied me just as Eliza Acton’s meals would have... I adored it.” — Polly Crosby, author of The Illustrated Child
"Wonderful...Abbs is such a good story teller. She catches period atmosphere and character so well." — Vanessa Nicolson, author of Have You Been Good
“In Miss Eliza's English Kitchen, we learn of the bankruptcy that forced Eliza into genteel poverty and her father into clandestine exile, of Ann’s desperate attempts to cope with a ne’er-do-well father and a mentally ill mother... Eliza and Ann take turns narrating, but at all times food is foremost.”
— New York Times Book Review
“An empowering read about the woman who changed cookbooks forever … It’s a story of independence and resilience that also celebrates the legitimacy of the culinary arts.” — Good Housekeeping
"Desperate to get your Downton Abbey fix and love a good historical fiction read that's inspired by a true story? Miss Eliza's English Kitchen is just what you need." — Country Living
“Beautifully written by bestselling author Annabel Abbs, this engrossing novel tells the tale of real-life poet and feminist Eliza Acton, who was well-known for her poetry, but less so for her major innovations in food and recipe writing.” — Organic Spa Magazine
“Abbs chooses the brilliant tactic of giving both Eliza and Ann equal time as point-of-view characters in this novel; because their voices are so distinct, and because they occupy such different classes, we get a portrait of Victorian domestic life that is both encompassing and finely detailed…” — Historical Novels Society, "Editor's Choice"
“A fascinating, long overdue tribute to the unconventional Eliza Acton, the woman who revolutionized the English cookbook. Ann’s and Eliza’s drives for independence is inspiring, and their passion for cooking will awaken readers’ inner chef.” — Library Journal (starred review)