The Kitchen Brigade
Submision Type
book
Logline
Jailed for rebuffing a soldier, having lost everything when Russia ousted the US government and killed her family, a young chef thinks only of survival. When she’s forced to cook for the general occupying New York, then is asked to join the resistance, she discovers talents that might save them all.
Genre
Action,Drama,Political,War,Other
Short Summary
Valerie—with young “sous chef” Tomas—cooks in the mess of a refugee camp after the two of them have lost everything in the war. They dream of better food and better days. While Tomas is out playing soccer, a guard tries to attack her, and she’s dragged off to jail.
Setting
New York's Hudson Valley, Manhattan, various locales on the road from Toronto to South Carolina.
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Overcoming Monster/Villain
Plot - Other Elements
Happy Ending,Meaningful Message
Mature Audience Themes
Language/Profanity
Main Character Details
Name: Valerie Kipplander
Age: 20
Gender: Female
Role: Logical
Key Traits: Complex,Empathetic,Gracious,Naive,Skillful,Aspiring,Flexible,Educated,Modest
Additional Character Details
Name: Svetlana
Age: 60
Gender: Female
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Badass,Charming,Complex,Decisive,Leader,Blunt,Outspoken,Skillful,Sarcastic,Unapologetic,Secretive
Additional Character Details
Name: Four
Age: 22
Gender: Female
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Adventurous,Badass,Confident,Crazy,Engaging,Unapologetic,Sarcastic,Funny,Blunt,Patriotic
Additional Character Details
Name: Two (Anya)
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Complex,Desperate,Insecure,Obedient,Skillful,Secretive,Manipulative,Faithful