Best Served Frozen
Best Served Frozen by Gerald Hansen, published by Mint Books on July 15, 2014, is a humorous exploration of family dynamics and community tensions set against the backdrop of Derry, Northern Ireland. The story follows Fionnuala Flood, a hardened mother of seven, as she navigates the complexities of her family’s relationships and the impending marriage between her daughter Dymphna and the wealthy Riddell family. As Fionnuala grapples with her own feelings of betrayal and anger, the narrative unfolds with a mix of dark humor and poignant moments, highlighting the challenges of love and loyalty within a fractured community.
Readers will encounter a vibrant cast of characters, including Fionnuala’s son Lorcan, who faces his own struggles after prison, and Ursula Barnett, whose financial woes complicate the wedding plans. The plot thickens with unexpected twists, such as Dymphna’s untimely death and the desperate measures taken by Ursula and her husband to save their failing business. With themes of family life, black humor, and contemporary women’s experiences, Best Served Frozen presents a rich tapestry of events that intertwine personal ambitions with societal pressures, all while delivering a sharp commentary on the lengths one might go for love and revenge. This edition spans 292 pages and is written in English.
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Revenge may be a dish best served cold, but hardened mother of seven Fionnuala Flood plans on serving hers up frozen. Or so she thinks.
The bells are ringing out in Derry, Northern Ireland, as the dirt-poor Floods and the rich and entitled Riddells prepare for the pairing in matrimony of their families and a bridging of the gap between the two sniping communities. But some are not best pleased, and it might be more a case of For Whom The Bell Tolls.
What is the price to be paid for a mother’s love? For daughter Dymphna and son Lorcan, dangerously high. Fionnuala is already furious Dymphna has put her arch nemesis, Ursula Barnett, on the wedding list. Then beloved son Lorcan, fresh out of prison, announces he’s emigrating to the USA. He’ll get there. Unless Fionnuala gets her way.
In Wisconsin, Ursula and husband Jed will find a trip to Derry difficult, as Jed’s gambling has them teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. The last chance to save their floundering beef jerky business will be to appear on Attack of the Killer Investors! But Fionnuala has ripped up their invitation, in any event. When they hear shocking news of Dymphna’s death, getting the investment from the TV show is essential.
Throw in a rabble of geriatric religious fanatics, poisonous ham hocks, an X-rated wedding cake, a gown from Hell, mix with rivers of drink, intolerance, jealousy and shame, and you have Best Served Frozen, a rip-roaring tale jam-packed with dark humor.
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