The intoxicating new historical fiction novel from the bestselling author of The Food of Love. Sensual and erotic, this novel continues Capella's trademark themes of romance and food.
FRANCE 1670. Carlo Demirco's mastery of the extraordinary new art of creating ice creams has brought him wealth, women, and a position at the court of Louis XIV. Then Carlo is sent to London, along with Louise de Keroualle, an impoverished lady-in-waiting. The most powerful ministers of two countries have decided that Louise is to be Charles II's new mistress, and will stop at nothing to make sure she submits. But Carlo too is fascinated by the enigmatic Frenchwoman.With the king's every pleasure the subject of plots and betrayals, and Carlo's only weapons his exquisite ice creams, soon he must decide ...Where do his loyalties lie
The Empress of Ice Cream by Anthony Capella
It might have slipped under the radar but anyone who loves Philippa Gregory(and ice cream) will love this fascinating historical fiction set in the late 17th century royal courts of France and England. A romantic and gastronomical feast for the mind. I loved it (and ice cream)!
Anthony Capella also wrote "The Wedding Officer" which is being made into a movie (2015 release), "Food of Love" and "Various Flavours of Coffee". And yes, I love coffee too!
Reviewed by 30jp
QBD, 06/11/2014
