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A Taste for It

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A Taste for It by Monica McInerney is a charming romance novel that follows the journey of Maura, an Irish chef who travels to Australia for a prestigious cooking competition. As she immerses herself in the vibrant culinary world of the Barossa Valley, her life takes unexpected turns both professionally and personally. Amidst the picturesque landscapes and delectable dishes, she encounters challenges and opportunities that test her heart and fortitude.
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You might like this book if you enjoy tales of unexpected romance and adventures in the Australian and Irish countryside. With its blend of love, culinary delights, and personal growth, it promises heart-warming moments and a sense of wanderlust, perfect for fans of uplifting and engaging romantic stories.

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A Taste for It

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A warm, funny novel about following your heart and pursuing your dreams, from one of Australia's most-loved authors.

Maura Carmody's off on the trip of a lifetime. A talented chef, she's travelling around Ireland for a month to promote Australian food and wine.

She's expecting a straightforward business trip. But what she gets is a whirlwind of mishaps, misunderstandings, rivals and revelations - and Dominic Hanrahan, who's giving her plenty of food for thought.

Set in Ireland and Australia, A Taste for It is a warm, funny novel about following your heart and pursuing your dreams.

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A Taste for It by Monica McInerney has been warmly received as a delightful romance, celebrated for its engaging characters and charming Australian setting. Readers particularly enjoy the author's wit and the escapist nature of the storyline, often describing the book as a fun and heartwarming read. The blend of humour and emotion makes it appealing to fans of feel-good romantic tales.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143785736

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 315g

Pages: 464

About the Author

One of the stars of Australian fiction, Monica McInerney is the author of the internationally bestselling novels A Taste for It, Upside Down Inside Out, Spin the Bottle, The Alphabet Sisters, Family Baggage, Those Faraday Girls, At Home with the Templetons, Lola's Secret, The House of Memories and a short story collection, All Together Now. Those Faraday Girls was the winner of the General Fiction Book of the Year prize at the 2008 Australian Book Industry Awards. In 2006 Monica was the ambassador for the Australian Government initiative Books Alive, with her novella Odd One Out. Monica grew up in a family of seven children in the Clare Valley of South Australia and has been living between Australia and Ireland for twenty years. She and her Irish husband currently live in Dublin.

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