The Baker's Secret
The Baker's Secret
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Nazi-occupied France • 1940s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Baker's Secret by Stephen P. Kiernan tells the story of a woman in a small Normandy village during World War II who uses her baking skills to help her fellow villagers survive under German occupation. The narrative explores themes of resilience, solidarity, and the quiet resistance of ordinary people.
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Review Roundup
Stephen P. Kiernan's The Baker's Secret receives praise for its compelling portrayal of resilience in occupied France during WWII. Reviewers appreciate the well-drawn characters and evocative setting. However, some criticize the pacing as uneven and certain plot developments as predictable. Overall, it's regarded as an emotionally gripping read with some narrative flaws.
Who Should Read The Baker's Secret?
Readers who enjoy poignant, historical narratives will be captivated by The Baker's Secret by Stephen P. Kiernan. Fans of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale or Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See will appreciate this WWII tale of resistance, resilience, and the human spirit in occupied France.
25,888 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Nazi-occupied France • 1940s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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