Pomegranate Soup
- 400 páginas
- 14 horas de lectura
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.
La vida temprana de Marsha Mehran estuvo marcada por la huida de su familia de la revolución iraní, lo que la llevó a una infancia en Estados Unidos, Australia y Argentina. La gestión de una cafetería de Oriente Medio por parte de sus padres en estos diversos lugares probablemente infundió en su visión del mundo ricas perspectivas culturales. Habiendo vivido tanto en Brooklyn como en Irlanda, sus experiencias ampliaron aún más su comprensión de diferentes sociedades. Este bagaje único informa su escritura, ofreciendo a los lectores una voz narrativa distintiva.




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.
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.
Drie uit Iran gevluchte zussen veroorzaken opschudding in een klein Iers dorp als ze er een exotisch café beginnen.