Last Bite A Novel
Last Bite A Novel by Nancy Verde Barr, published by Algonquin Books in January 2006, is a contemporary fiction piece that follows the life of Casey Costello, an executive chef at a morning television show. After a difficult breakup, Casey decides to focus on her career, managing a lively food-prep crew and navigating the challenges posed by celebrity chefs and her large Italian American family, who believe food holds the key to life’s solutions. Amidst her bustling professional life, she grapples with the unexpected decision of Sally Woods, a culinary icon, to leave the show, prompting Casey to uncover the reasons behind this shift.
Readers will find an engaging narrative that combines elements of romance and culinary adventure, as Casey’s resolve to avoid relationships is tested when Danny O’Shea, a charming chef from a trendy New York restaurant, makes a guest appearance. The story unfolds with a mix of humor and tension, showcasing Casey’s vibrant personality and her interactions with a cast of colorful characters. With 307 pages, this first edition presents a delightful exploration of love, ambition, and the culinary world, all narrated in Casey’s witty and relatable voice.
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After ending a bad relationship, Casey Costello, an executive chef at a morning television show, swears off men. Who has the time anyway? She’s busy overseeing a rambunctious food-prep crew in a kitchen the size of a closet; trying to please high-maintenance celebrity guest chefs; and dealing with her large extended Italian American family, who believe that the solutions to life’s problems involve food. And in the midst of her high-energy, stress-inducing career—punctuated by a steady stream of parties and restaurant openings that must not be missed—she’s trying to uncover why Sally Woods, a grand old dame of the culinary world and regular on the television show, is suddenly ready to jump ship and find a new station and a new executive chef.
When Danny O’Shea, a handsome chef from one of New York’s hottest new restaurants, makes a guest appearance on the show, Casey smells trouble. But feelings ignite faster than a flambé dessert, especially when Danny whips up a few surprises during a television shoot in Italy.
Narrated in Casey’s smart and refreshingly disarming voice, Last Bite is an irresistible culinary caper, with characters whose appetites are as big as their personalities.
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