<B>This brilliant collection of sweet confections and savoury nibbles will inspire and entice bakers and lovers of afternoon tea, of all ages.</B><BR/><BR/> Set against a backdrop of <B>twelve of Britain’s most stunning palaces and residences</B>, the recipes are a mix of <B>traditional</B>, <B>contemporary </B>and <B>whimsical</B>; each one with its own unique twist.<BR/> <BR/> Every chapter tells a tale, with inspiration drawn from sources as diverse as a <B>200-year-old royal banquet menu</B>, an intriguing <B>17th-century chocolate kitchen</B> commissioned by William III and <B>Queen Victoria’s highland retreat.</B><BR/><BR/><B>Gingerbread soldiers</B> in sentry boxes, striking <B>raspberry swirl meringues</B>, miniaturised <B>cream scones</B>, cacao nib nuggets and <B>warm salmon tartlets</B> are just a few of the teatime temptations.<BR/> <BR/> Written by the<B> Former Personal Chef to TRH the Prince and Princess of Wales.  </B>    &#1