"GingerMarmalade is quite a character..."
I haven't read the book itself; not yet, that is, since I just ordered it. However, I've followed Ginger's livejournal and it's hillarious, imaginative, a bit scary and keeps you guessing. Great food, great scenery and great... oh, well, read and find out.
Get the book, have a cup of tea and a piece of chocolate cake and enjoy.