{"product_id":"agnes-marshall-david-smith-9798866395224","title":"Agnes Marshall: From Scullery Maid to Victorian Celebrity Cook","description":"Trailblazer, innovator, entrepreneur. Agnes Marshall was as famous in her day as Mrs Beeton, but she has largely been forgotten, aside from a few passing references to her role in improving ice cream-making. But Agnes's story and her significant achievements in the world of cookery deserve far greater recognition. Now David Smith has re-examined her contribution to food history, busting some myths about her origins along the way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStarting out as a lowly scullery maid, Agnes worked her way up to be a cook in gentlemen's service. Then, with true entrepreneurial spirit, she and her husband, Alfred, opened a cookery school that became renowned across Britain and beyond. Spotting further business opportunities, Agnes was endorsed by royalty; became the author of four best-selling cookery books; invented numerous improvements to ice cream-making machinery; established and contributed to a weekly newspaper, \u003ci\u003eThe Table\u003c\/i\u003e; and undertook lecture tours in the UK and overseas. According to Oscar Wilde, \"Mrs. Marshall's brilliant lectures are, of course, well known.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll this Agnes did with grit, determination and extraordinary stamina, while also fulfilling her traditional role as a wife and mother. She is a fascinating example of Victorian social mobility: how hard work, business acumen and a bit of good luck could lead to a successful career and helped her and Alfred to climb the social ladder. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDavid Smith is a food writer, and the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Cooking Colonel of Madras\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Sublime Art of Curry Making\u003c\/i\u003e. He founded The Curry House website in 1996.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798866395224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 170\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.36d","brand":"David Smith","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48454177194239,"sku":"9798866395224","price":11.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bd202fa8-b0a5-4f74-a9ed-960712813fa8.jpg?v=1777304620","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/agnes-marshall-david-smith-9798866395224","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}