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A Paris Christmas is the charming, funny and improbable tale of how a man who was raised on white bread - and didn't speak a word of French - unexpectedly ended up with the sacred duty of preparing the Christmas dinner for a venerable Parisian family. Previously published as "Cooking for Claudine".

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"Such a likeable, readable book, packed with humour and quirky knowledge". * The Independent *
Uproarious... Baxter's wry humour and fast-paced writing make for a highly entertaining read... * France Magazine *
Baxter shares insights with the wry perspective of an outsider permitted into a secret world and eager to share the rules with other visitors. * Publisher's Weekly US. *

A Paris Christmas: An Improbable Tale of Good

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      Publisher: Short Books Ltd
      Publication Date: 05/11/2015
      ISBN13: 9781780722474, 978-1780722474
      ISBN10: 1780722478
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A Paris Christmas is the charming, funny and improbable tale of how a man who was raised on white bread - and didn't speak a word of French - unexpectedly ended up with the sacred duty of preparing the Christmas dinner for a venerable Parisian family. Previously published as "Cooking for Claudine".

      Trade Review
      "Such a likeable, readable book, packed with humour and quirky knowledge". * The Independent *
      Uproarious... Baxter's wry humour and fast-paced writing make for a highly entertaining read... * France Magazine *
      Baxter shares insights with the wry perspective of an outsider permitted into a secret world and eager to share the rules with other visitors. * Publisher's Weekly US. *

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