I enjoyed this book so much that I could hardly put it down. The main character in this book, Viola, is a young woman without a very thorough education but a good heart and good instincts about how to be a friend to others. She learns to cook, makes costly mistakes, and becomes friends with some incredible characters. It is mostly a funny, romantic book but it touches on a few serious issues. It made me think some and laugh a lot! This book is definitely worth your time especially if you enjoy cooking, art, or the "romance" of the English countryside!