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The Mistress of Spices
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4 out of 5
Based on 2,395 Ratings and 414 Reviews

Book Description
On a mythic island of women "where on our skin, the warm rain fell like pomegranate seeds" powerful spices like cinnamon, turmeric, and fenugreek whisper their secrets to young acolytes. Ordained after trial by fire, each new spice mistress is sent to a far-off land to cure the life pains of all Indian seekers, while keeping a cool distance from the mortals. Only stubborn, passionate Tilo, disguis... More
Book Information
PublisherDoubleday Books for Young Readers
BindingHardcover (15 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages352
ISBN-10038548237X
ISBN-13978-0385482370
Publication Date02/17/1997
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About Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni (Author) : Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni include The Mirror of Fire and Dreaming (The Bro... more
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