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What Would Mary Berry Do?
What Would Mary Berry Do? | Claire Sandy
8 posts | 4 read | 10 to read
Marie Dunwoody doesn't want for much in life. She has a lovely husband, three wonderful children, and a business of her own. But her cupcakes are crap. Her meringues are runny and her biscuits rock-hard. She cannot bake for toffee. Or, for that matter, make toffee. Marie can't ignore the disappointed looks any more, or continue to be shamed by neighbour and nemesis, Lucy Gray. Lucy whips up perfect profiteroles with one hand, while ironing her bed sheets with the other. Marie's had enough: this is the year it all changes. She vows to follow - to the letter - recipes from the Queen of Baking, and at all times ask, 'What would Mary Berry do?' Husband Robert has noticed that his boss takes crumb structure as seriously as budget cuts and with redundancies on the horizon, he too puts on a pinny. Twins Rose and Iris are happy to eat all the half-baked mistakes that come their way, but big brother Angus is more distant than usual, as if something is troubling him. And there is no one as nosey as a matching pair of nine-year-old girls . . . Marie starts to realise that the wise words of Mary Berry can help her with more than just a Victoria Sponge. But can Robert save the wobbling souffl that is his career? And is Lucy's sweet demeanour hiding something secretly sour? This is a delicious feast of a funny novel, perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan and Allison Pearson. **This is a work of fiction, in no way endorsed by Mary Berry, and where neither Mary Berry herself nor her recipes feature.**
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TheEllieMo
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I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join in if you want!

#ABookADay2023

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pgh.femme
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This show stole my reading time this weekend.

EchoLogical I keep hearing about this. Maybe one day I'll actually watch it. 😅 6y
DGRachel I love this show! 6y
pgh.femme @EchoLogical It is truly fantastic. It‘s gripping and heartwarming simultaneously. The only flaw is that you can‘t eat the delicious baked goods! 6y
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readordierachel Understandable! It's such a delight. 6y
overtheedge I love it too....so much more than baking, too! 6y
CarolynM Another fan here. I miss Mel and Sue, though 6y
Reggie I love how they must have the microphone inside Mar Berry‘s mouth when she chews because that sound of her chewing.... Lolol. It makes me smile. Especially when she says, it‘s got a nice crunch. Indeed, Mary Berry, indeed. 6y
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josie281
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I have finished one of my homework assignments between reading time. Now it's time for iced coffee!
What? How many cups have I had today?
I don't have a problem, YOU HAVE A PROBLEM!

Grrlbrarian 😂 No darling we neither of us have a problem ☕️☕️☕️☕️ 7y
Smangela 😂😂 haha! I've been there :) 7y
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josie281
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In my defense, drip coffee was free when you buy beans!! #buylocal

Robothugs 😂 7y
BookNAround I got this book a couple of months ago because it looked cute even though I've never seen The British Baking Show. (edited) 7y
josie281 @BookNAround I highly recommend the show! I rarely watch tv but it's one I do make time to watch! 7y
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josie281
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#booksandcoffee these are a few of my favorite things! Oh! And my book sleeve!

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josie281
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This is on my list of to-read possibilities for today. I'm very wishy-washy at the moment.
But the berry cobbler does not make me feel that way! #booksandfood

readinginthedark Yum! And Mary Berry is awesome; I should read this. 7y
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josie281
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Hello Nurse! #bookmail And I bought this title on a whim because the British Bake-off is wicked grand.

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flickanobockerna
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Mmmm 😊🍰