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The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake

Author: Aimee Bender

Publisher: USA : Anchor, 2011

As Rose Edelstein approaches turning 9, she eats a mouthful of her mum's lemon-chocolate cake only to find the cake is infused with her mum's misery and loss of hope. This is contrary to her sunny and optimistic character. Unexpectedly for Rose, food now is no longer associated with sustenance and satisfaction, but has come to be a burden. Along the way, she discovers her family secrets....

Aimee Bender's contemporary novel is offbeat and poignant. To readers wanting insightful and literary fiction including magical realism and an introspective leading character: this one's for you!

Available as: paperback, hardback, ebook, audiobook and large print.

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