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Name of Book: The Curious Secrets of Yesterday
Author: Namrata Patel
Publisher: Lake Union Publishing
Publication Date: 1 June 2024
No. of Pages: 281
Format: Netgalley ARC
Raised by her mother and grandmother and tutored in the healing wonders of spices, Tulsi Gupta is expected to carry on the ancestral tradition from her family’s Salem spice shop. Restless and reluctant, Tulsi yearns to follow her own path—destiny has other plans.
When Tulsi finds a letter written by her grandmother, addressed and never sent, that speaks of a long-ago betrayal, she decides to unravel the mystery as a distraction. But Tulsi stumbles into much more than she bargained for. With each new discovery, she learns there’s much more to her mother and grandmother than their expertise in the remedial aromas of coriander and cloves. When an attractive neighbor begins renovating the shuttered deli next door, Tulsi finds the courage to break her routine and chase the unexpected.
As Tulsi digs into the past and secrets come to light, she’s determined to heal old family wounds and find her true purpose—and maybe even love—every step of the way.
Namrata Patel is the bestselling author of Scent of a Garden and The Candid Life of Meena Dave. She examines diaspora and dual-cultural identity among Indian Americans in her writing and explores this dynamic while also touching on the families we’re born with and those we choose. Namrata, who has been writing most of her adult life, has lived in India, New Jersey, Spokane, London, and New York City and currently resides in Boston.
My Opinion
"The Curious Secrets of Yesterday by Namrata Patel – A Comforting Family Tale"
The Curious Secrets of Yesterday by Namrata Patel offers an emotional exploration of three generations of women, each with unique experiences and perspectives. While the plot moves at a slower pace, Tulsi's love story stands out, capturing readers with its heartfelt simplicity. Her efforts to break societal stereotypes are admirable, and her bond with Devi is truly heartwarming.
Though romance isn't my usual genre, this novel provided a comforting and genuine reading experience. Namrata Patel's writing is commendable for its emotional depth and authenticity.
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