The Cooking Colonel of Madras

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Set against the backdrop of the British Raj, the book offers practical guidance for British women on managing household staff and hosting elegant dinners. Through the pen name "Wyvern," Arthur Kenney-Herbert shares recipes and culinary tips, including the preparation of Anglo-Indian curries. His work not only became a bestseller but also established his reputation in colonial India, reflecting the cultural fusion of the time.