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The Book of Perilous Dishes

Doina Ruști, James Christian Brown

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The Book of Perilous Dishes

by Doina Ruști, James Christian Brown
The Book of Perilous Dishes
The Book of Perilous Dishes

Culinary mystery intertwines with magical historical adventure.

Diving into "The Book of Perilous Dishes" feels like stepping back in time with a magical twist that delights your imagination as much as your taste buds. The intertwining of recipes and mystery in a historic setting makes for a unique narrative that's hard to put down. Just like a well-seasoned meal, this book could be a perfect pick for those who relish a blend of culinary arts, folklore, and a dash of the fantastical.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Book of Perilous Dishes

by Doina Ruști, James Christian Brown
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ISBN: 9781911107446
Authors: Doina Ruști, James Christian Brown
Publisher: Neem Tree Press
Date of Publication: 2022-03-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Magical Realism, Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Historical Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.77
(rated by 466 readers)

Description

1798: A magical, dark adventure. Fourteen-year-old Pâtca, initiated in the occult arts, travels to Bucharest to visit her uncle, Cuviosu Zăval, to retrieve the Book of Perilous Dishes. The recipes in this magical book can bring about damaging sincerity, forgetfulness, the gift of prediction, or hysterical laughter. She finds her uncle murdered and the book missing. All that Zăval has left her is a strange map she must decipher. Traveling from Romania to France and on to Germany to do so, Pâtca's family’s true past and powers are revealed, as is her connection to the famous and sublime chef, Silica.
 

Culinary mystery intertwines with magical historical adventure.

Diving into "The Book of Perilous Dishes" feels like stepping back in time with a magical twist that delights your imagination as much as your taste buds. The intertwining of recipes and mystery in a historic setting makes for a unique narrative that's hard to put down. Just like a well-seasoned meal, this book could be a perfect pick for those who relish a blend of culinary arts, folklore, and a dash of the fantastical.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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