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Sharing stories through feasts, family, and tradition.
If you find joy in the warmth of bringing people together over a meal, "Gatherings" might just resonate with you. It's not only recipes that you'll find but stories that weave through the dishes, giving meaning to every shared platter. It's about the essence of human connection, each chapter a comforting embrace in the form of culinary celebration.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780671703158
Authors:
Marina Rust
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date of Publication: 1993-02-15
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections:
Literary Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.36
(rated by 53 readers)
Description
Three cousins try to come to terms with the thwarted ambition, addiction, despair, and madness that lie beneath the poignant portrait of their extremely privileged family.
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Sharing stories through feasts, family, and tradition.
If you find joy in the warmth of bringing people together over a meal, "Gatherings" might just resonate with you. It's not only recipes that you'll find but stories that weave through the dishes, giving meaning to every shared platter. It's about the essence of human connection, each chapter a comforting embrace in the form of culinary celebration.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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