Mrs Quinn's rise to fame by Olivia Ford: Delectable

She felt the painful truth of her age, of having reached a point where there was far more of life behind her than ahead of her. 

The very beginning captivates us into the gastronomical world of baking and we begin to relish the scrumptious recipes—all suffused with magical ingredients. As we read, we begin to live the moments in the book owing to Olivia's brilliant narration: the perfect balance of showing and telling! The creative genius of the author is visible in the writing. 

The story is about Jennifer Quinn, a septuagenarian who becomes a household name for baking. The story begins with Jenn applying for Britain Bakes. Just when we think the narration is getting slow, the flight of suspense takes off from the runway having boarded all the readers in. She elegantly maintains the suspense. There are moments that leave us laughing, empathising and wondering. 

The book traverses between Jenny's past by slowly revealing her secrets and her present. The book grows on you. Although, the author reveals Jenny's success at the show sucking out some of the suspense that could have enhanced the story; the plot isn't completely predictable. 

Overall, a good read. I'd recommend it for anyone who wants a light read. 3.5⭐/5