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A central theme is Fabienne’s struggle to prove her worth in a professional "kitchen brigade" (Escoffier's system) controlled by men. The "Die Köchinnen" Trilogy

Fabienne Durant grows up as the daughter of a lockkeeper on the . Her passion for cooking is ignited early as she helps her mother prepare meals for boatmen. However, her life takes a sharp turn when her mother unexpectedly dies and her father remarries. To escape her new domestic situation, Fabienne elopes with her lover, Eric, but is soon abandoned and left to fend for herself. Petra_Durst-Benning_-_Die_Köchinnen-Reihe_01_-_...

The setting serves as a vital historical backdrop, highlighting the trade and transport of 19th-century France. A central theme is Fabienne’s struggle to prove

The book explores the early days of restaurant culture and "mères Lyonnaises" (the mothers of Lyon), who were foundational figures in French cuisine. However, her life takes a sharp turn when

is the first installment in the "Die Köchinnen" trilogy by SPIEGEL bestselling author Petra Durst-Benning , published in August 2022. Set in late 19th-century Southern France, the novel follows the journey of a young woman named Fabienne who dares to enter the male-dominated world of professional gastronomy. Plot Overview