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Emma excels in her field, often outshining even the most polished male competitors, all while balancing her dedication to her work and her seventeen-year-old son, Jock. Through her experiences, she learns the importance of sticking to what she knows best roast beef, medium, rather than risking a stomach ache with fancy sauces and exotic dishes. This is the first of three volumes chronicling the captivating career and adventures of Emma McChesney. 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Emma excels in her field, often outshining even the most polished male competitors, all while balancing her dedication to her work and her seventeen-year-old son, Jock. Through her experiences, she learns the importance of sticking to what she knows best roast beef, medium, rather than risking a stomach ache with fancy sauces and exotic dishes. This is the first of three volumes chronicling the captivating career and adventures of Emma McChesney. 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