THE MISTRESS OF SPICES

Divakaruni, Chitra Banerjee

ISBN 10: 038548237X / ISBN 13: 9780385482370

Editore: Anchor Books, New York. First Edition, 1997., New York, New York, U.S.A., 1997

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Magical, mesmerizing and sensual, THE MISTRESS OF SPICES is the story of Tilo, a young woman born in another time in a faraway place who is trained in the ancient art of spices and ordained as a mistress charged with special powers. Once fully initiated in a rite of fire, the now immortal Tilo--in the gnarled and arthritic body of an old woman--travels through time to present-day Oakland, where she opens a spice shop from which she administers spices as a curative to her customers. Tilo can see into the hearts and minds of her customers, but her inability to resist involving herself in their lives, as well as her romantic pursuit of a handsome stranger, brings her into conflict with the 'old one', her teacher and mentor, who watches over her from afar. This is Divakaruni's first novel. Her short story collection, ARRANGED MARRIAGE, was the winner of several literary prizes, and she has since published SISTER OF MY HEART and THE VINE OF DESIRE. Fine, in fine, mylar-protected dust jacket. L13.

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• Titolo: THE MISTRESS OF SPICES
• Editore: Anchor Books, New York. First Edition, 1997., New York, New York, U.S.A.
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 038548237X
• ISBN 13: 9780385482370
• Rilegatura: Hardcover
• Edizione: First Edition, First Printing
• Stampa: 1st Printing
• Condizione: Fine
• Condizione della sovraccoperta: Fine
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Modern Literature

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Tilo, an Indian clairvoyant, becomes queen of the pirates who kidnapped her for her powers, and she gains immortality and the skills of a mistress of spices, which she uses to help mortals before falling in love with Raven. 40,000 first printing. $40,000 ad/promo.

Informazioni sugli autori

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni teaches creative writing at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, California.

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is the bestselling author of the novels <b>Sister of My Heart</b><i> </i>and <b>The Mistress of Spices</b>; the story collections <b>The Unknown Errors of Our Lives</b><i> </i>and <b>Arranged Marriage</b><i>, </i>which received several awards, including the American Book Award; and four collections of prize-winning poetry. Her work has appeared in <i>The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, Ms., Zoetrope, Good Housekeeping, O: The Oprah Magazine, The Best American Short Stories 1999, </i>and <i>The New York Times. </i>Born in India, Divakaruni lives near Houston.<br><br>For further information about Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, visit her Web site at www.chitradivakaruni.com.<br><br><br><i>From the Trade Paperback edition.</i>