Lilla Eckford interned in a Japanese civilian camp in China during the second world war after an extraordinary early life passed her time by compiling a book about the joys of food. This precious cookery book now in the possession of the Imperial War Museum inspired Lillas great-granddaughter Frances Osborne to investigate her enthralling story. Lillas Feast" spans the world from China to India & finally to England over a hundred years & blends together personal history world events period atmosphere & family anecdotes into a brilliantly vibrant & poignant story."