A collection of sweet confections and savoury nibbles to entice bakers and lovers of afternoon tea of all ages, set against a backdrop of twelve of Britain’s most stunning palaces and residences. Every chapter tells a tale, with inspiration drawn from sources as diverse as a 200-year-old royal banquet menu, and an intriguing 17th-century chocolate kitchen commissioned by William III. Gingerbread soldiers in sentry boxes, striking raspberry swirl meringues, miniaturised cream scones, cacao nib nuggets and warm salmon tartlets are just a few of the teatime temptations.