Pomegranate Soup
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
For the inhabitants of the damp little Irish town of Ballinacroagh, the repertoire of gastronomic delights has never extended farther than the limp meals of the local inn's carvery.
Marsha Mehran Books
November 11, 1977 – April 30, 2014
Marsha Mehran's early life was shaped by her family's escape from the Iranian revolution, leading to a childhood spent across the United States, Australia, and Argentina. Her parents' operation of a Middle Eastern café in these diverse locations likely infused her worldview with rich cultural perspectives. Having lived in both Brooklyn and Ireland, her experiences further broadened her understanding of different societies. This unique background informs her writing, offering readers a distinctive narrative voice.
Rosewater And Soda Bread
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
In a quaint Irish town, three Iranian sisters—Marjan, Bahar, and Layla—have found refuge and opened the Babylon Café, enchanting locals with their warmth and Persian cuisine. Their lives take a dramatic turn when a mysterious young woman with a dark secret washes ashore at Clew Bay Beach. With her pale skin and webbed hands, she stirs both intrigue and concern in the strict Catholic community. As the sisters rally around the newcomer, they each face personal transformations: Marjan navigates her feelings for a charming writer, Bahar embarks on a spiritual journey with Father Mahoney, and Layla matures in her relationship with her boyfriend, Malachy. The narrative is rich with mouthwatering recipes and vivid depictions of life in Ireland, showcasing the warmth of the Aminpour family and their generous Italian landlady, Estelle. This story is a celebration of love, family, and renewal, infused with a lyrical warmth that resonates throughout the community of Ballinacroagh and beyond.
Zilver Pockets - 352: Café Babylon / druk 1
- 239 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Drie uit Iran gevluchte zussen veroorzaken opschudding in een klein Iers dorp als ze er een exotisch café beginnen.