Piping Hot! is a realistic novel written by the acclaimed French author, Emile Zola, and was first published in 1887. The book tells the story of a young woman named Lisa Quenu, who is forced to leave her home in the countryside and move to Paris with her mother after her father dies. In Paris, Lisa's mother opens a pork butcher shop, which becomes a success due to the quality of their products.However, the success of the business is threatened by the corrupt practices of the local market, which are controlled by a group of powerful butchers. Lisa and her family are forced to navigate this corrupt world in order to survive and maintain their business. Along the way, Lisa falls in love with a young man named Paul, who helps her to fight against the corrupt butchers and protect her family's business.Zola's novel is a powerful commentary on the corrupt practices of the meat industry in Paris during the late 19th century, and the struggles of ordinary people to survive in a world dominated by powerful interests. The book is a vivid portrayal of the social and economic realities of the time, and is considered one of Zola's most important works. Piping Hot! is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature, social history, or the struggles of ordinary people against powerful interests.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.