“Each spice has a special day to it. For turmeric it is Sunday, when light drips fat and butter-colored into the bins to be soaked up glowing, when you pray to the nine planets for love and luck.”
Quote by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Work
The Mistress of Spices
This book weaves a tale of a woman who possesses the ability to alter the flavor of life through her mastery of spices. Set in a magical world, it delves into themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness. more
Author
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is an Indian-American author renowned for her rich body of work. Her writings primarily focus on themes of women, immigration, and multiculturalism, encompassing novels, poetry, and essays. more
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