Introduction

1892—Des Moines

Katherine Arthur and her family are back and it’s time to collect the money Mrs. Mellet left them in her will. The tidy sum will allow the family peace of mind and a future that’s stable and fulfilling. But when things don’t go exactly as planned, Katherine steps up to do more than her share. Hired as a kitchen mistress, her intuition (with the help of a mysterious recipe book), cooking prowess, and work ethic make her the perfect partner for the enigmatic, wealthy woman next door. Then Aleksey Zurchenko arrives...

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Chapter 1
The Gift
Katherine


1892
Des Moines, Iowa

I’m a liar. I hate that I am, but the truth put me in suffocating straits. There’s no alternative but to keep my truths secret, tucked away where no one can reach them and use them against me. Fear of being accused of lunacy or evil sits deep in my bones and courses through my blood. Sometimes a lie is the only way to survive. ... view entire excerpt...

Discussion Questions

1. Discuss how time and place influenced the choices that Violet and Katherine made throughout the novel?
2. How did family have an impact on Katherine's life?
3. Discuss how death in the 19th century played into Katherine's abilities?
4. How did love play a role in the novel?
5. What might Violet's life be like if her story continued at the end of the book?
6. Discuss the various ways that townspeople saw Dreama's gift.
7. How does The Kitchen Mistress explore the different ways people comfort themselves in the face of loss and death?

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