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Shokolad na krutom kipi͡atke

roman ; Stremitelʹnyĭ, kak zhelanie : roman
Pages
446
Published
2004
Language
Russian

Synopsis

Tita, born in the kitchen, finds her life dictated by a family tradition that forbids her from marrying and instead demands she care for her mother until death. Her forbidden love for Pedro, who marries her sister to stay close, manifests in her cooking, imbuing her dishes with powerful emotions that affect all who taste them. This story blends culinary magic with a tale of passion, sacrifice, and the fight for personal freedom against rigid customs.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (1)
Abuse