Five-O'-Clock Tea: Victorian Afternoon Tea Recipes Including Cakes Macaroons Savoury Sandwiches and Beverages

First published in 1887 Mrs Allens fine compendium of recipes for traditional English afternoon or high tea remains unsurpassed. This book contains directions for making over 80 classic Victorian afternoon delicacies from richly fruited currant buns and golden buttery shortbread to fragrant gingerbread and light sponge cakes.