Kissed a Sad Goodbye (Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James Novels)
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Kissed a Sad Goodbye (Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James Novels)
Deborah Crombie
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ASIN: 055357924X
Release Date: 2001-01-02

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Nominated for an Edgar, Deborah Crombie's 1997 Dreaming of the Bones was such a triumph in all respects that it's a hard act to follow. Kissed a Sad Goodbye, Crombie's sixth book about Scotland Yard's Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James, isn't quite as spectacular as her previous rendition. Still, the author who creates her very British world from a town in North Texas has managed to come up with an entirely respectable and highly enjoyable effort. Her story offers a fascinating setting in place of the poignant, personal drama that invigorated Dreaming of the Bones.

The body of a lovely young woman is found in London's fashionable Docklands area. She turns out to be Annabelle Hammond, the director of an old family firm of tea merchants. She was a woman of tremendous talent and sexual appetite, but also the kind of harsh and abrasive personality that provides plenty of motives for murder. The Hammond family is also historically linked to the self-made property developer Lewis Finch and his son, an activist dropout and street musician. The other suspects include a spineless boyfriend who works at the tea firm, a secretary too loyal to be true, and herrings of various shades of crimson. Kincaid and James have to solve it all, even as their own personal problems threaten to intrude. Thanks to Crombie's enviable ability to bring people and places to life with a single phrase, the story zips along like the new Docklands electric railroad.

Previous Kincaid-James books in paperback include Dreaming of the Bones, All Shall Be Well, Leave the Grave Green, and Mourn Not Your Dead. --Dick Adler

Book Description

Scotland Yard's Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James face their most haunting case yet when the past devastatingly intersects with the present....

The call from Scotland Yard couldn't have come at a worse time for Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid. He has promised the weekend to Kit, the eleven-year-old son of his ex-wife. The son he never knew he fathered -- who doesn't yet know Kincaid's true identity.

But Duncan's best intentions are shattered by an investigation that draws him in and swiftly consumes him. It seems to begin with the discovery of the body of a beautiful young woman in an East London park. But Kincaid and Sergeant Gemma James will discover that this case has long roots that reach far back into the past, and that resentments which should have been decades buried still have the power to hurt -- and maybe even the capacity to kill.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Another wonderful read.......2005-09-05

I recently found this series of novels, and I continue to be impressed. Kincaid and James' relationship remains fresh and interesting because their flaws ring true. They are not a perfect couple and this keeps the reader interested. In this novel, Gemma is confronted with a "what if" moment. Should she open a door to new possibilities, or continue down a road that has no certain outcome? The supporting cast of characters are also well developed and there is a great deal of WW II history in this book. What keeps me coming back, though, is Kincaid and James.

2 out of 5 stars Where's Victor?.......2005-05-02

Ms. Crombie tries too hard to make herself sound like a British author--she, to my American eyes--is very consciencious about making sure all the "trucks" are changed to "lorries" and all the "whining" the characters do is changed to "whinging". She still isn't British, and sometimes she tries to force some British-isms into her characters' speech to make us gasp in shock that she's really living in some Dallas suburb. It will never sound quite right, because...well...she's American and should set her mysteries in places she knows something about.

The story is one of those soap-opera types that bore me to tears. Luscious Greatbod is sleeping with every character in the story; and when she's murdered, everyone could have a motive since they're all her lovers and any one of them could have discovered himself duped.

Ooooo! But a tragedy during the WWII years has never really been put to rest, has it?! Let's try to awkwardly braid these storylines together for an explosive conclusion! Gasp! It's long, rambling, and so Days of Our Lives. I'm surprised Victor doesn't make an appearance having fathered one of the characters....

The heroes, Kincaid and Gemma, say they're lovers but act like normal colleagues. This one is a dud; I'm sorry if I've read the wrong Crombie mystery by which to judge the series, but I won't read another one.

4 out of 5 stars A Good Read.......2004-08-22

This one was a lot better than the last. Kincaid and James almost seemed back in fighting form. Almost. For some reason, Crombie had James go through a selfish-bitch phase. I don't think it was entertaining. It certainly didn't do anything good for their relationship. Oh well.

Otherwise, a good read!

3 out of 5 stars Murder Then and Now.......2004-02-16

This is not a bad entry in the Kincid/James series, but I too was somewhat disappointed with this story. I have read some excellent examples of stories where the feelings and actions that have occured in the present have come about because of some of the protaganists' histories. Jill McGown and Elizabeth George both have wonderful examples of this type of sub-genre. This one attempts this, but it seems to fall flat in a way. The ending seems hurried somehow, and the two storylines don't seem to flow together until they meet explosively. I thought the book seemed long as I was reading, and it just didn't seem to gel. I really enjoyed "Dreaming of the Bones", and was looking forward to this book, so I was disappointed. Also, the relationship with Gemma and Duncan seems to stagnate. There is no sexual tension, and the relationship seems to be struggling and neither one seems to notice and to do something about it. Hopefully the next book will be better, and we get back to some of the writing that we've seen in this series.

4 out of 5 stars Pretty good mystery for first-time author........2003-12-20

I enjoyed this mystery. I don't think I've read Crombie before (but I may have lost track given the amount of books I read!)
This story had several sub-plots intertwined with the main mystery, the murder of a beautiful young woman in a park. Much of the sub-plots had to do with parent-child relationships between both the primary investigator, Duncan, and his chort, Gemma. Both have children who have lost a parent for one reason or another, and both are coping with guilt over having to leave their children to perform their respective jobs. This is a real problem in today's world, and it is not easily coped with.

It is not until the mystery is solved that it become apparent that it also deals with family relationships. I got led off on several other possibilities for the woman's murderer, but they all were too pat, and I should have known better. There is a twist at the end that does make sense in some ways, though physically I wondered if the murderer had the strength to do the deed.

I enjoyed the history of the Docklands (snippets at the front of each chapter) and the history of the children in Britain who were forced from London into homes that were alien in the countryside due to the WWII Blitz by the Germans. I always like a little history with my mystery....

Karen Sadler
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    Reminiscent of Ruth Rendell, multiple award-winning author Deborah Crombie creates graceful mysteries, resonating with lyrical prose, elegant suspense, and finely-drawn characters. This is her darkly irresistible tale of friendship shattered by shocking betrayal, and repercussions that echo down through the years. A stunningly beautiful young woman is found strangled in Londons Mudchute Park, her clothing carefully arranged to preserve her modesty. With that unusual detail in mind, Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and his partner Sergeant Gemma James suspect the crime was more than a simple assault gone awry. As they collect the strange facts surrounding her death, they discover the victims life was a mystery even to those who knew her best. Internationally-acclaimed author Deborah Crombie brilliantly weaves together events of World War II England with complex problems of present-day London. As British actor Jenny Sterlins superb dramatization unfolds, youll understand why this crime novel is as at home on the bookshelf with literary novels as it is with the most baffling whodunit. Retail $94.75USD. 95869
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      Kissed a Sad Goodbye
      Deborah Crombie
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      Black Thorn, White Rose
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      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars New edition coming this spring/summer.......2007-01-08

      For those interested, Black Thorn, White Rose is being reissued in trade paperback by Prime Books.

      4 out of 5 stars More mature and skillful than the first.......2006-12-10

      Having read this shortly after "Snow White, Blood Red," I was pleasantly surprised to note a definite improvement. Though the first collection did boast a number of strong stories, overall, I thought that those in "Black Thorn, White Rose" were more consistently effective, meaningful, and well-written. A key improvement was the avoidance of the previous volume's reliance on sex and gore for shock value, the overall effect of which was to create the impression that the authors were trying too hard. Mature elements alone do not necessarily constitute an "adult" story - the authors here instead work largely with emotional texture and maturity, without losing the simple pleasure of innovation and recreation (or of a good sex scene, as needed!).

      Although all the stories that I enjoyed are too numerous to list, a few of my favorites were the following:
      - Daniel Quinn's "The Frog King, or Iron Henry." Though confusing at first (I had to read half the story before I could begin to understood it at all), the cumulative effect of its repetition and circular dialogue is deeply tragic. It would be wonderful to read it in complement with Gahan Wilson's "The Frog Prince" from the first collection - both elusive, ambiguous portraits of lost and lonely frog princes.
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      4 out of 5 stars Adult Fairy Tales... are Good!.......2003-10-16

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      3 out of 5 stars Not as good as the first effort.......2003-08-24

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        Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence
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        Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence
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        Have you ever been called a freak or a geek? Have you ever felt like one? Luke Jackson is 13 years old and has Asperger Syndrome. Over the years Luke has learned to laugh at such names but there are other aspects of life which are more difficult. Adolescence and the teenage years are a minefield of emotions, transitions and decisions and when a child has Asperger Syndrome, the result is often explosive.

        Luke has three sisters and one brother in various stages of their adolescent and teenage years but he is acutely aware of just how different he is and how little information is available for adolescents like himself.

        Drawing from his own experiences and gaining information from his teenage brother and sisters, he wrote this enlightening, honest and witty book in an attempt to address difficult topics such as bullying, friendships, when and how to tell others about AS, school problems, dating and relationships, and morality.

        Luke writes briefly about his younger autistic and AD/HD brothers, providing amusing insights into the antics of his younger years and advice for parents, carers and teachers of younger AS children. However, his main reason for writing was because "so many books are written about us, but none are written directly to adolescents with Asperger Syndrome. I thought I would write one in the hope that we could all learn together."

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars I wish I had read this sooner........2007-07-31

        I saw this book several years ago when my son was being tested for the third time, and I had come to believe that he had Asperger Syndrome. I thought, at that time, that I would get this book in a few years when he was a teen. I didn't think it would apply to the 9 year old that he was then. Once again, we got a muddled mess of diagnoses and recommendations, but nothing that really got to the heart of what my son was dealing with. I filed the report away and continued working with my son based on the research I was finding on AS. My son has made remarkable progress, but still struggles in some areas. I recently read Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence
        , now that my son is a teen, and gave it to him. I found so much of my son in Luke. I only wish I had read this book when I first saw it. I would have handed it to the psychotherapist who refused to diagnose my son because, in her opinion, autism is a "terrible thing" that I wouldn't want my son to be labeled. Luke didn't surprise us with anything since we have been living it for 13 years, but it encouraged my son to read Luke's insight and know that it's really ok to be himself. Like my son, Luke is intelligent and charming. I am recommending this book to my daughter, because my 19 month old grandson has many of the same traits that my son had at that age. My grandson is just now beginning the testing process, and I'm hoping that there has been enough progress in the understanding of autism for him to get an accurate diagnosis. I highly recommend this book to anyone who lives with, teaches, works with or is in a position to diagnose a person with Asperger Syndrome. It also has practical information for preteens and teens with AS.

        3 out of 5 stars Not my first choice.......2007-06-05

        Maybe my expectations were a little too high.

        I was looking for a book to offer practical socializing advise for our 13 year old AS son as well as a book that would help him understand the issues that he deals with. This book was a little helpful and Luke does have a sense of humor but I did not feel comfortable sharing this book with my son. However, I do recommend "Can I tell you about Aspergers" by Jude Welton. I shared this book with our son and it was like a "light-bulb" went off in his head. I also recommend "Can I tell you about Aspergers" as a source to share with teachers and compassionate classmates (approximately 8 to 15 years old) as a way of explaining the responses of their AS student or classmate.

        Some of the phrasing that Luke used in "Freaks, Geeks and ..." was a bit difficult to understand. This is probably due to the fact that Luke is British so some terms that he used were not familiar to this American reader.

        In conclusion, I want to congratulate Luke for writing this book and sharing his story with others. This is probably a great accomplishment for him and his mother should be very proud of the continued support that she gives to her children. This book might be useful for parents to read but I would recommend borrowing it verses buying it (or buy used). I would highly recommend that you read the book "Can I tell you about Aspergers" as well.

        Laurie - From Maryland

        5 out of 5 stars freaks,geeks and aspergers syndrome: a user guide to adolescence.......2007-05-20

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        5 out of 5 stars Great Book.......2007-05-14

        My four year old niece was just diagnosed with Asperger's so I have been reading anything I can get my hands on to understand her. This book is very well written by a 13 year old boy. His sense of humor and his descriptions of what it is like to see the world from a different point of view is quite informative. Most of us NTs (I learned that that is the description used by those who are not on the autism spectum) have an idea that people with this syndrome cannot relate to the world and the people in it. While it may be difficult for them, this boy proves otherwise and was such an encouragement and helped me understand a little more what my niece might be going through as she lives in this world. This book is definately recommended for anyone who would like to understand what life is like for anyone with this syndrome.

        5 out of 5 stars This is an excellant book!.......2007-05-03

        This book is written by a 13 year old boy with aspergers syndrome. The writing is profoundly witty while being informative. The author, Luke Jackson, lives in a lively home with six siblings,some of whom are also on the autism spectrum. This is the most uplifting book I have read in some time.I couldn't put it down! I have a long list of friends waiting to borrow it. This book is a must read for educators, parents, professionals, kids (and adults) with aspergers.

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        5 out of 5 stars My favorite cookbook.......2007-04-15

        Of all the cookbooks I own (and that's a lot) this one is probably my favorite. Sarah Leah Chase's style is friendly and charming. Her love of food is apparent on every page. Her ability is apparent in the first recipe you prepare. The Chocolate Raspberry cake is wonderful........for years now it is my most requested recipe. I wish she would write another cookbook!

        5 out of 5 stars My favorite cookbook, hands down........2006-10-14

        I love this book. I've been into cooking since I was about 5 and I own over 4,000 cookbooks, but this one is definitely my fav. I bought it in December 1990 and at this point, have cooked nearly every recipe in the book. They are all fabulous. I have never had one of these recipes fail.

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        5 out of 5 stars This is a palate pleaser!.......2001-03-04

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        5 out of 5 stars A Staple for any kitchen!.......2000-12-23

        I received this as a gift and it is amazing. Every recipe I have tried has been great. Sample menus are fabulous. This will keep anyone cooking year round. Recipes are diverse and intriguing. I have given this as a gift over and over.

        5 out of 5 stars Another winner from Sarah Leah Chase!.......2000-08-21

        This book, along with the Nantucket book, are the two most-used staples of my large cookbook collection. Some of these recipies call for expensive, lavish ingredients, but all are well worth the expense! The artichoke/prociutto hors d'oeuvres disappear faster than you can produce them. Another "must-have" from Ms. Chase!
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          Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Hardcover

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          ASIN: 030733998X
          Release Date: 2007-10-23

          Book Description

          What could be better than standing on top of a mountain, snow sparkling, the slopes calling? Not much, except perhaps skiing down to a warm, home-cooked meal that comes together effortlessly.

          The Ski House Cookbook makes it all possible with 125 recipes that will keep you on the slopes or winding down with friends afterward, not stuck at the stove. Here are easy and delicious meals designed with minimum prep times for often limited home-away-from-home kitchens, from quick-cooking roasts, sautés, and other fast meals to slow-cooker dishes and recipes that can be made in advance and frozen. And, to get you in the right frame of mind, each recipe is coded with a difficulty rating that corresponds to the familiar green dots, blue squares, and black diamonds of the slopes.

          Start the day with ’Twas the Night Before French Toast (assembled in advance and baked in the morning) to keep you going until lunchtime, when a Colorado Cubano (made in a flash from readily available deli meats) will refuel you for the afternoon. An entire chapter of après-ski snacks, including Green Mountain Fondue and Spicy Roasted Chickpeas, helps tide you over until dinner, which includes tempting options such as Roasted Pork Loin with Cherry Balsamic Pan Sauce, Mogul Beef Chili, and Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon. Hearty soups and pastas and indulgent desserts round out this collection of recipes that will warm you up from the inside out.

          In addition to the irresistible recipes, The Ski House Cookbook offers practical information on cooking at high altitudes, a section on getting the most out of your slow cooker, and 50 beautiful full-color photographs of the great dishes and snowy landscapes that skiers love. So whether you’re hitting the slopes or just dreaming of days in the lodge, a double diamond pro or struggling down the bunny hill for the first time, here is your go-to guide to making easy, satisfying, and comforting winter meals.
          Cold Dishes for Hot Weather
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            Cold Dishes for Hot Weather
            Ysaguirre , and La Marca
            Manufacturer: Creative Cookbooks
            ProductGroup: Book
            Binding: Paperback

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            ASIN: 1589633490

            Book Description

            Cold Dishes for Hot Weather was originally published in 1896.

            When the hot midsummer months come, who is it that does not feel a repugnance for hot food, and whose palate does not demand something delicate yet cold? All the recipes given are for dishes to be eaten cold; many of them require no cooking, as canned and preserved goods may be used in their preparation, although fresh meats and vegetables are always preferable; and all can be prepared in the cool morning hours, before the sun's rays make life hardly bearable.

            The authors believe that the recipes given will be - for their fragrance and taste - welcome, but they leave to the artistic ability of the cook to garnish the different dishes as to make them pleasing to the sight.
            Warm Weather Dishes (Easy Cooking)
            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
            • A Cute Cookbook
            Warm Weather Dishes (Easy Cooking)
            Helen Feingold
            Manufacturer: Barrons Educational Series Inc
            ProductGroup: Book
            Binding: Hardcover

            GeneralGeneral | Baking | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
            GeneralGeneral | Cooking, Food & Wine | Subjects | Books
            ASIN: 0812055314

            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars A Cute Cookbook.......2000-09-18

            This is a cute little cookbook for those of us who live in area were the weather gets too hot to cook! The recipes are quick,easy and delicious. I found that they really banish those blahs I get when trying to plan a meal during the heat. The book has clear and beautiful, the directions are very easy to follow. I was delighted with this book and think that just about everyone else will too.
            YEAR AROUND COOKBOOK: [Two Volumes in One - Nantucket Open House Cookbook & Cold Weather Cooking] Over 500 Delectable Seasonal Recipes
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              YEAR AROUND COOKBOOK: [Two Volumes in One - Nantucket Open House Cookbook & Cold Weather Cooking] Over 500 Delectable Seasonal Recipes
              Sarah Leah Chase
              Manufacturer: Tess Press
              ProductGroup: Book
              Binding: Hardcover
              ASIN: B000M0ZETK
              Cold weather cautions for older persons.: An article from: Medical Update
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                Cold weather cautions for older persons.: An article from: Medical Update

                Manufacturer: Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc.
                ProductGroup: Book
                Binding: Digital

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                ASIN: B0008SCQLA
                Release Date: 2005-07-28

                Book Description

                This digital document is an article from Medical Update, published by Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc. on January 1, 1989. The length of the article is 610 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

                Citation Details
                Title: Cold weather cautions for older persons.
                Publication: Medical Update (Newsletter)
                Date: January 1, 1989
                Publisher: Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc.
                Volume: v12 Issue: n7 Page: p4(1)

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                Don't let winter chill your training.(exercising in cold weather)(Brief Article): An article from: Running & FitNews
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                  Don't let winter chill your training.(exercising in cold weather)(Brief Article): An article from: Running & FitNews

                  Manufacturer: American Running & Fitness Association
                  ProductGroup: Book
                  Binding: Digital

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                  ASIN: B0008IP4Q4
                  Release Date: 2005-07-28

                  Book Description

                  This digital document is an article from Running & FitNews, published by American Running & Fitness Association on December 1, 2001. The length of the article is 734 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

                  Citation Details
                  Title: Don't let winter chill your training.(exercising in cold weather)(Brief Article)
                  Publication: Running & FitNews (Newsletter)
                  Date: December 1, 2001
                  Publisher: American Running & Fitness Association
                  Volume: 19 Issue: 12 Page: 4(1)

                  Article Type: Brief Article

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                  Up close and personal with the common cold.(Out from Under the Weather): An article from: Running & FitNews
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                    Up close and personal with the common cold.(Out from Under the Weather): An article from: Running & FitNews

                    Manufacturer: American Running & Fitness Association
                    ProductGroup: Book
                    Binding: Digital

                    SportsSports | Subjects | Books | Baseball | Basketball | Biographies | Books on CD | Books on Cassette | Coaching | Extreme Sports | Football (American) | General | Golf | Hiking & Camping | Hockey | Hunting & Fishing | Individual Sports | Miscellaneous | Mountaineering | Other Team Sports | Racket Sports | Rodeos | Soccer | Softball | Training | Water Sports | Winter Sports
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                    ASIN: B0008GD26U
                    Release Date: 2005-07-31

                    Book Description

                    This digital document is an article from Running & FitNews, published by American Running & Fitness Association on November 1, 2003. The length of the article is 893 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

                    Citation Details
                    Title: Up close and personal with the common cold.(Out from Under the Weather)
                    Publication: Running & FitNews (Newsletter)
                    Date: November 1, 2003
                    Publisher: American Running & Fitness Association
                    Volume: 21 Issue: 6 Page: 3(1)

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                    Sarah Leah Chase's Year Around Cookbook (Over 500 Delectable Seasonal Recipes, Two Volumes in One Nantucket Open House Cookbook & Cold Weather Cooking)
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                      Sarah Leah Chase's Year Around Cookbook (Over 500 Delectable Seasonal Recipes, Two Volumes in One Nantucket Open House Cookbook & Cold Weather Cooking)

                      Manufacturer: Tess Press
                      ProductGroup: Book
                      Binding: Hardcover
                      ASIN: B000GX2OA0
                      Sarah Leah Chase's Year Around Cookbook: Over 500 Delectable Seasonal Recipes (Two Volumes in One: Nantucket Open House Cookbook & Cold Weather Cooking)
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                        Sarah Leah Chase's Year Around Cookbook: Over 500 Delectable Seasonal Recipes (Two Volumes in One: Nantucket Open House Cookbook & Cold Weather Cooking)
                        Sarah Leah Chase
                        Manufacturer: Tess Press
                        ProductGroup: Book
                        Binding: Hardcover
                        ASIN: B000QB7VCS

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