Bring the joy of chocolate into your home with fascinating stories, tantalising treats and irresistible creations devised by a world-class chocolatier.

This delightfully decadent book is a love letter to chocolate, from the very fundamentals of what is chocolate and how to taste and buy, to achieving a world-class shine and blending flavour like a pro. It explains clearly and with creativity, so that by the end of the book, anyone from beginner to confident cook will be able to make the very best chocolate recipes.

Paul A. Young is a ground-breaking chocolatier, known for his daring flavours and artisanal approach to fine chocolate making. All of the chocolates produced by his brand are handmade using fresh ingredients, and his creations have won him numerous awards, including Outstanding British Chocolatier from the International Chocolate Awards.