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Last Chinese Chef, The

Last Chinese Chef, The

Cookbooks & FoodLiterary Fiction
Published
2016
Language
English

Synopsis

An American food writer travels to Beijing to investigate the death of her ex-husband, a renowned chef. She finds herself drawn into the world of traditional Chinese cooking and a complicated relationship with a master chef. As she uncovers secrets about her past and the culinary traditions, she must navigate a new culture and unexpected emotions.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

ReflectiveThought-Provoking
Fish Out of WaterForbidden Love

Genres

Cookbooks & Food Literary Fiction Romance

Authors

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Elisabeth Rodgers James Chen

Elisabeth Rodgers James Chen is the author of The Last Chinese Chef. She writes fiction that explores culinary traditions and personal history.

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Nicole Mones

Nicole Mones spent eighteen years living in China, an experience that informs her historical and contemporary fiction. She is best known for her debut novel, Lost in Translation, and other stories that explore Chinese culture and history. Her writing focuses on the intersection of Western and Eastern traditions through the