The Language of FoodExhilarating to read thoughtful, heart warming and poignant, with a quiet intelligence and elegance that does its heroine proud Bridget Collins Two women Ten years A recipe for success Eliza Acton, despite never having boiled an egg, became one of the worlds most successful food writers, revolutionising cooking and cookbooks around the world. Her story is fascinating, joyful and truly inspiring. The award winning author of The Joyce Girl seamlessly