Les romans de Bharti Kirchner explorent les complexités des relations humaines, abordant les thèmes de l'identité et des interactions culturelles. Sa prose est reconnue pour ses portraits sensibles de personnages et son examen perspicace de la psyché humaine. À travers des récits soigneusement élaborés, Kirchner éclaire les nuances de l'expérience humaine, offrant aux lecteurs un voyage littéraire riche et stimulant.
Maya Mallick, a private investigator, embarks on a perilous journey to the Andaman Islands after the murder of her best friend's husband, a book publisher. As she delves into the case, she uncovers a web of secrets surrounding his life, leading her to question her friend's innocence. The investigation not only tests Maya's skills but also challenges her loyalties, as she navigates danger and deception in her pursuit of the truth.
Want a burger that's low in fat and cholesterol, high in nutrition and fiber, and simply delicious? Try a veggie burger. Not the bland bean burgers of yore, these burgers offer a wide range of exciting flavors, textures, and ingredients that give America's favorite food a unique vegetarian twist, and an international flavor. Among the mouth-watering burgers presented here Beet and Mushroom Burgers--perfect for the summer grill; Peanut Burgers--which have a unique Indian accent; Teriyaki Tofu Burgers; and Shiitake-Stuffed Barley Burgers. In addition to serving suggestions, Vegetarian Burgers devotes entire chapters to creating side dishes and condiments that complement a meal of meatless burgers, featuring recipes for SautÉed Asparagus, Double Garlic Potatoes, Honey-Ginger Mustard, and Peanut Sauce. From the strictest vegans and vegetarians to the curious carnivore looking for a change of pace, all will find the recipes in this unique cookbook a necessary part of their cooking repertoire.
Set against the backdrop of cultural expectations, this sweeping family saga explores themes of forbidden love and the struggle for family honor. Bharti Kirchner, an accomplished novelist and cookbook author, weaves a compelling narrative that delves into the complexities of relationships and societal pressures, creating a rich tapestry of emotions and conflicts that resonate deeply with readers.
Maya Mallick, a Seattle private investigator, travels to Jaipur to assist her mother, Uma, whose partner Neel has been wrongfully accused of stealing a rare ruby. As Maya navigates the complex dynamics of her family's past and the local elite, she faces increasing hostility from Neel and finds herself embroiled in a web of suspicion following the mysterious death of Rana Adani's estranged wife. With Uma's behavior becoming more evasive and a beloved family friend missing, Maya races against time to uncover the truth and prevent further tragedy.
Moorti - widowed at just 17 and about to be burned on her husband's funeral pyre - is saved from the fire by the mysterious Englishman, Job Charnock, Moorti, renamed Maria, must embrace her new life amongst the English traders. But the intelligent and talented Maria is not content to be a servant for the rest of her life.
Maya sees two women set themselves ablaze. She's even more shocked to recognize one of them: Sylvie Burton, a scientist, who is the adopted sister of Maya's best friend. An onlooker says that the two women are martyrs, protesting the Chinese occupation of Tibet. Yet, with so much to live for, why would Sylvie end her life in this horrific way?
Meena Kumari ist sieben Jahre alt, als sie nach altem Brauch vermählt wird. Doch während der Hochzeit fallen Banditen über das Dorf her, und entführen die junge Braut. Eine Irrfahrt durch das wilde, gefahrvolle Indien beginnt, und endet schließlich damit, daß Meena von einem amerikanischen Ehepaar adoptiert wird und in die USA reist. Nach fast dreißig Jahren treibt Meena die Sehnsucht nach ihren Ursprüngen zurück. Sie versucht das Unmögliche. In dem riesigen Reich will sie ihren Ehemann wiederfinden. Gleichzeitig ist sie dabei, sich in ihren Begleiter, einen amerikanischen Schriftsteller zu verlieben. Ein farbenprächtiges exotisches Epos und zugleich eine große, zärtliche Liebesgeschichte.
Der Duft von süßen Mandeln - bk308; blanvalet im Goldmann Verlag; Bharti Kirchner; pocket_book; 2004
