The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom

The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

2010

This is a captivating historical novel which addresses issues prevalent during the 1700's. Lavinia is a young Irish girl who was brought to The Kitchen House where she was raised and trained as a servant after her parents had died. She learns about loyalty, honesty and integrity as she is reared by the plantation slaves.

2016: follow up book: Glory Over Everything: Beyond the Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom
          (Review listed separately)

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