The History of Tea and Tea Times as Seen in Books focuses on tea and tea time in books, plays and poems. Whether used for flirtation or a reason to bring key characters together, this delightful book explores our relationship with tea through fiction. Divided into chapters to include a brief tea history, romantic teas and tea parties (from the infamous Boston Tea Party to the bizarre Madhatter's Tea Party), Claire will take us on a walk through the long, dark tea time – of literature. The use of recipes based on the scenes in the featured books is a USP and one which is bound to appeal to readers. AUTHOR: A published food writer (New England Cooking: Seasons and Celebrations) and journalist (including The Washington Times, The Boston Globe and British Heritage), Claire has access to both the UK and US markets and will work hard to promote her book in both countries, as well as Canada which is not far from her home near the university city of Amherst. Claire is originally from Chester where she still has a home and family SELLING POINTS: * A charming book which discusses the importance of tea and tea time in literature * Includes recipes based on food eaten in classic books and plays such as The Importance of Being Earnest and Alice in Wonderland. * Perfect for the gift market. 16 pages of colour plates