Discover love and the elixir of life.
The Discovery of Chocolate is a must-read for those who love historical fiction and romance. Follow Diego's adventures as he seeks perfection in chocolate and the meaning of life across centuries and cities. The book's unique feature is its exploratory narrative that takes the readers on a journey through time, weaving together different eras and places. Readers will enjoy the book's witty and thought-provoking take on chocolate as a metaphor for love and life.
ISBN: 9780007107834
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM74.47 MYR
Authors:
James Runcie
Publisher: March 16, 2002
Date of Publication: 2002-03-16
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Magical Realism
Goodreads rating: 3.35
(rated by 707 readers)
Description
A wonderfully inventive and entertaining journey through time and the history of chocolate!The Discovery of Chocolate is a fabulous tale, as rich and exotic as the gorgeous creation that Diego de Godoy first discovers when he arrives in Mexico with Cortes and his conquistadors.Diego is seeking his fortune in the New World. What he finds is love, and chocolate, and an elixir of life. Separated from his lover, he must wander the world, and the centuries, in search of the fulfilment that he first knew in Mexico.In a series of dramatic episodes that are evocative, witty and thought-provoking, from revolutionary Paris to Freud’s Vienna, Fry’s Bristol and Hershey’s Pittsburgh, Diego and his ever-faithful greyhound, Pedro, seek the perfection of chocolate and the meaning of life.
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