Grissom, The Kitchen House
Grissom, The Kitchen House
Description
Title: The Kitchen House
Author: Kathleen Grissom
Genre: Historical Fiction / Women’s Fiction
Description:
Set in the American South before the Civil War, The Kitchen House is a powerful and emotional story of family, identity, and survival.
When young Lavinia is orphaned and taken in by a wealthy plantation family, she is raised among the enslaved workers in the kitchen house—caught between two very different worlds she doesn’t fully belong to.
As she grows older, secrets unravel, loyalties are tested, and dangerous choices must be made in a household where everything is not as it seems.
Heartbreaking, beautifully written, and deeply moving, this is a story that stays with you long after the final page.
Why You’ll Love It:
- 🤎 Emotional, character-driven story
- 📖 Rich historical setting
- 👩👧 Strong female perspectives
- 💔 Family drama + deep themes
- ✨ Perfect for book club discussions