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The book explores the early days of restaurant culture and "mères Lyonnaises" (the mothers of Lyon), who were foundational figures in French cuisine.

The setting serves as a vital historical backdrop, highlighting the trade and transport of 19th-century France. Petra_Durst-Benning_-_Die_Köchinnen-Reihe_01_-_...

Fabienne Durant grows up as the daughter of a lockkeeper on the . Her passion for cooking is ignited early as she helps her mother prepare meals for boatmen. However, her life takes a sharp turn when her mother unexpectedly dies and her father remarries. To escape her new domestic situation, Fabienne elopes with her lover, Eric, but is soon abandoned and left to fend for herself. The book explores the early days of restaurant

A central theme is Fabienne’s struggle to prove her worth in a professional "kitchen brigade" (Escoffier's system) controlled by men. The "Die Köchinnen" Trilogy Her passion for cooking is ignited early as

The series, also known as the "Cook Trilogy," consists of three parts that follow Fabienne’s lifelong journey: