Discover an often-overlooked corner of American history. Kitchen Stories: A Key West Recollection tells the tales of multiple generations of a single Key West family and throws light on the origins of the southernmost city's unique mixture of cultures. Meet Franz, the accidental German immigrant to Key West during the Franco-Prussian War. Celebrate Lucilla and her transformation from family drudge to a successful society lady in the wealthiest city per capita in the United States. Consider the island's heritage of magical connections to life beyond death.