The Woman Who Wanted More: 'Beautifully written, full of insight and food' Katie Fforde

Description

Two lonely women. An unlikely friendship. And one big life lesson: never be ashamed to ask for more... After a major life upheaval on the eve of her 40th birthday, a reluctant Kate Parker finds herself volunteering at Lauderdale House For Exceptional Ladies. There she meets 97-year-old Cecily Finn. Cecily's tongue is as sharp as her mind but she has lost her spark, simply resigning herself to the Imminent End. Having no patience with Kate's plight, Cecily prescribes her a self-help book with a difference - it's a 1957 cookery manual, featuring menus for anything life can throw at 'the easily dismayed'. Will Kate find a menu to help her recover from her broken heart? If Kate moves forward, might Cecily too? The cookbook holds the secrets of Cecily's own remarkable past, and the story of the love of her life. It will certainly teach Kate a thing or two. So begins an unlikely friendship between two lonely and stubborn souls - one at the end of her life, one stuck in the middle - who come to show each other that food is for feasting, life is for living and the way to a man's heart is...irrelevant!

Vicky Zimmerman lives in London. She worked in marketing and as a food tester at a major UK supermarket before leaving to write full-time. She has written for the Guardian and the Observer as well as for women's magazines, specifically on food, body image and dating. She's a passionate foodie and, when not writing, spends her days seeking out the perfect brownie and travelling Europe and the world in search of the best and most beautiful bowl of pasta. The Woman Who Wanted More is inspired by her own grandmother's 1950s cookery manual.

In times like these, we all need a happy ending and a story that makes us see that better times are ahead and Vicky Zimmerman provides that with happiness to spare. A tale that will bring a little sunshine into your life in these strange times * 17 Degrees Magazine * Beautifully written, full of insight and food. This is one of those I carried round the house wanting to read it every spare second * Katie Fforde * Wise, warm, witty and mouth-watering - this wonderful book has it all . . . Hungry for a love story with added bite? With deliciously real characters, a sprinkling of humour, a pinch of pathos and huge helping of wisdom, this book has all the ingredients to become this summer's must-read * Isabelle Broom, Author and books editor for Woman & Home * If you're at a stage in your life when you're querying your relationship or career then this is the book for you. A fabulous read about finding your way; about friendships and letting go. I adored it. * Nina Pottell, Prima Magazine books editor * A wonderfully wise, warm and witty read. * Woman & Home magazine * Clever, romantic and truly uplifting ... absolutely irresistible. * Sunday People * Touching and hilarious ... the perfect read for food enthusiasts ... Charming and lyrically written, each character, recipe and emotion flows seamlessly into one empowering story. It's a delight. * Woman's Weekly * Written with a real sense of the whirring stream of consciousness of a woman whose life is no longer her own, the style of this book is so easy to get into and impossible to leave. * Magic Radio Book Club * UpLit novel to light up your life * RED magazine online * A mouth-watering treat of a book that celebrates food and female friendship . . . An irresistible novel! * Kate Harrison, author of The Secret Shopper's Revenge * This scrumptious read could leave you salivating for more. * The Sunday Post * A deliciously authentic book, beautifully written, poignant but ultimately inspiring. Highly recommended! * Hot Brands, Cool Places * Heart-warmer * BEST magazine * A great read * Tom Doorley, Food writer & Ireland's longest-serving restaurant critic * Well written, readable - like a delicious petit four, The Dish leaves you wanting more * Heat (on Vicky Zimmerman's previous work as Stella Newman) * I absolutely loved it * Katie Fforde (on Vicky Zimmerman's previous work as Stella Newman) * Achingly funny, searingly honest, Pear Shaped is quite simply the freshest thing I've ever read . . . * Claudia Carroll (on Vicky Zimmerman's previous work as Stella Newman) * It reminded me of a lemon meringue pie: sharp and sweet and satisfying all at once. It's funny, sad and uplifting... It's a belter * Kate Long, bestselling author of The Bad Mother's Handbook (on Vicky Zimmerman's previous work as Stella Newman) * Combines our two dearest loves: food and romance * Cosmopolitan (on Vicky Zimmerman's previous work as Stella Newman) * With really likeable characters, a witty turn of phrase, moments of real poignancy and, of course, mouthwatering details of food, it's rather delicious * Sunday Mirror (on Vicky Zimmerman's previous work as Stella Newman) * Hugely entertaining * Lady (on Vicky Zimmerman's previous work as Stella Newman) * Must Have... The Dish will make you hungry for more * Sunday Express S magazine (on Vicky Zimmerman's previous work as Stella Newman) * Deliciously good stuff! * Sun on Sunday Fabulous magazine (on Vicky Zimmerman's previous work as Stella Newman) * The story is dotted with genuine warmth and humour.... It's a truly satisfying read * Love it! Magazine (on Vicky Zimmerman's previous work as Stella Newman) * This book will leave you happy and hungry in equal doses! * Take a Break (on Vicky Zimmerman's previous work as Stella Newman) * A brutally honest tale of life and love (or the lack of it) and an exploration of the heroine's tremendous affection for food . . . Sharp and funny it's a celebration of why life is more than just falling in love * WOMAN magazine (on Vicky Zimmerman's previous work as Stella Newman) * A perfect slice of feel-good chick lit . . . mouthwatering fun you'll want to devour immediately * FABULOUS magazine (on Vicky Zimmerman's previous work as Stella Newman) * Funny, feisty and fresh * Manchester Evening News (on Vicky Zimmerman's previous work as Stella Newman) * If you are a girl with a passion for food, this modern city heartbreak is the book for you * Heat (on Vicky Zimmerman's previous work as Stella Newman) * Her writing is witty and snappy and she is hilarious * Wendy Holden (on Vicky Zimmerman's previous work as Stella Newman) * A delicious read to enjoy with a glass of wine * Novelicious.com (on Vicky Zimmerman's previous work as Stella Newman) * Witty and engaging . . . A funny and honest story * ChickLitClub.com (on Vicky Zimmerman's previous work as Stella Newman) * A funny page-turner * Bella (on Vicky Zimmerman's previous work as Stella Newman) *