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Magical spices that cure woes and fulfill desires are at the heart of this story, featuring an immortal woman who travels through time to sell her wares. The narrative, penned by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, delves into the lives of Indian immigrants in the United States, showcasing various spices and their transformative powers. Tilo, the protagonist, opens a shop in Oakland, California, offering exotic spices that not only enhance flavor but also help customers overcome their troubles. Each spice carries a unique magic, capable of addressing a range of issues, from personal ailments to emotional struggles. The characters who seek Tilo's help represent a diverse tapestry of experiences, including an abused wife, a hopeful taxi driver, outspoken young women rebelling against tradition, and a victim of racism. Tilo provides them with her miraculous spices—turmeric for wrinkles, cinnamon for friendship, fenugreek for marital harmony, and chillies to ward off negativity. However, her world shifts when a handsome American man enters her shop, awakening desires she cannot remedy with her spices. As these feelings grow, they threaten her magical abilities. The story poses the question: will Tilo find a way to reconcile her desires, or will she succumb to them?

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The Mistress of Spices, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

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Jaar van publicatie
1997
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Taal
Engels
Uitgever
Anchor
Jaar van publicatie
1997
Formaat
Paperback
Aantal pagina's
317
ISBN10
055299670X
ISBN13
9780552996709
Reeks
Eerste editie
1997
Oorspronkelijke titel
The Mistress of Spices
Beoordeling
3,5 van 5
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Magical spices that cure woes and fulfill desires are at the heart of this story, featuring an immortal woman who travels through time to sell her wares. The narrative, penned by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, delves into the lives of Indian immigrants in the United States, showcasing various spices and their transformative powers. Tilo, the protagonist, opens a shop in Oakland, California, offering exotic spices that not only enhance flavor but also help customers overcome their troubles. Each spice carries a unique magic, capable of addressing a range of issues, from personal ailments to emotional struggles. The characters who seek Tilo's help represent a diverse tapestry of experiences, including an abused wife, a hopeful taxi driver, outspoken young women rebelling against tradition, and a victim of racism. Tilo provides them with her miraculous spices—turmeric for wrinkles, cinnamon for friendship, fenugreek for marital harmony, and chillies to ward off negativity. However, her world shifts when a handsome American man enters her shop, awakening desires she cannot remedy with her spices. As these feelings grow, they threaten her magical abilities. The story poses the question: will Tilo find a way to reconcile her desires, or will she succumb to them?