The Book of Perilous Dishes
Doina Ruști author James Christian Brown translator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Boundless Publishing Group Ltd
Published:3rd Mar '22
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Historical fiction meets fantasy in The Book of Perilous Dishes, a playful tale of dark magic and epic adventure that traverses Europe at the turn of the 18th century.
Bucharest. 1798. A year full of intrigue and political machinations.
Master chef Silica reigns supreme, sought after by all. His cooking is sublime, satisfying even the sophisticated tastes of the Greek Prince, who steals him from his rightful owner and installs him in his Palace. Little does anyone know that Silica guards the magical Book of Perilous Dishes, filled with recipes with the power to brew potent elixirs of truth, shroud minds in forgetfulness, unveil the future with eerie precision, and provoke bouts of uncontrollable laughter.
When 14-year-old Pâtca, steeped in the occult arts, embarks on a mission to recover her family's recipe book, she discovers her uncle murdered and a map that needs deciphering. As she embarks on an adventure across Romania, France, and Germany, her journey unveils family secrets that unearth history, weave magic, and unite destinies.
Written by an award-winning author of contemporary Romanian literature, Doina Rusti, and translated by Bucharest-based English professor, James Christian Brown.
"The Book of Perilous Dishes is a book that consumes you with its fast-paced narrative and wondrous story-telling. As you follow fourteen-year-old Pâtca in her quest to retrieve the lost book of perilous dishes, you embark on a great adventure across Europe and across her memories." —Translated Gems
-- Translated Gems"There is mayhem, mysticism and murder...[The Book of Perilous Dishes] has a curious will o’the wisp quality, featuring characters who dance and prance through the pages, whipping up a colourful storm of words, a foment of febrile activity...It very much reminded me of Tyll by Daniel Kehlmann" —TripFiction
-- TripFiction * TripFiction *“The Book of Perilous Dishes – a stylistic delight, essential literature, similar to Süskind's Perfume up to a point and then to Evgheni Vodolazkin's Laurus from that point forward” —Dan C. Mihailescu.
-- Dan C. Mihailescu“Rich in detail, whimsy and dark magic, [The Book of Perilous Dishes] is a feast for the imagination. An atmospheric and adventure-filled story that spans decades and several countries before its charmingly satisfying conclusion. […] A magically engaging page-turner that historical fiction lovers are bound to delight in.” —Natasha Leighton, Goodreads Reviewer
-- Natasha Leighton“This book had its claws in me. A fantastic read.” —Bookish Dreams Blog
ISBN: 9781911107446
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 246g
272 pages