About the book
A classic work of magical realism, this bestselling novel by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni tells the story of Tilo, a young woman from another time who has a gift for the mystical art of spices.
Now immortal, and living in the gnarled and arthritic body of an old woman, Tilo has set up shop in Oakland, California, where she administers curatives to her customers. But when she's surprised by an unexpected romance with a handsome stranger, she must choose between everlasting life and the vicissitudes of modern society. Spellbinding and hypnotizing, The Mistress of Spices is a tale of joy, sorrow, and one special woman's magical powers.
Editions of The Mistress of Spices
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780385482387
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780385482370
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307476777
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780553477016
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A classic work of magical realism, this bestselling novel by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni tells the story of Tilo, a young woman from another time who has a gift for the mystical art of spices.
Now immortal, and living in the gnarled and arthritic body of an old woman, Tilo has set up shop in Oakland, California, where she administers curatives to her customers. But when she's surprised by an unexpected romance with a handsome stranger, she must choose between everlasting life and the vicissitudes of modern society. Spellbinding and hypnotizing, The Mistress of Spices is a tale of joy, sorrow, and one special woman's magical powers.
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What is The Mistress of Spices about?
A classic work of magical realism, this bestselling novel by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni tells the story of Tilo, a young woman from another time who has a gift for the mystical art of spices.
Now immortal, and living in the gnarled and arthritic body of an old woman, Tilo has set up shop in Oakland, California, where she administers curatives to her customers. But when she's surprised by an unexpected romance with a handsome stranger, she must choose between everlasting life and the vicissitudes of modern society. Spellbinding and hypnotizing, The Mistress of Spices is a tale of joy, sorrow, and one special woman's magical powers.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Mistress of Spices?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Mistress of Spices?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385482387
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Mistress of Spices?
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Mistress of Spices is available as paperback(ISBN 9780385482387) and altformat(ISBN 9780385482370) and ebook(ISBN 9780307476777) and audiobook(ISBN 9780553477016)
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