{"product_id":"father-cabraal-s-recipe","title":"Father Cabraal’s Recipe for Love Cake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the prestigious Gratiaen Prize, \u003ci\u003eFather Cabraal’s Recipe for Love Cake\u003c\/i\u003e by Ramya Chamalie Jirasinghe is a breathtaking literary novel spanning colonial legacies, love, rebellion, and survival on a tropical island!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/b\u003e Set against a loosely fictionalized Sri Lanka, \u003ci\u003eFather Cabraal’s Recipe for Love Cake\u003c\/i\u003e explores the complex, haunting legacies of colonial exploitation and slavery through two parallel, mesmerizing stories. In the 21st century, Katharina Silvaria—a former London-based war reporter seeking refuge from trauma in an ancient inherited house—earns a living baking and exporting cakes from an old recipe discovered on the property. When a wounded fugitive named Rajiv Almeida seeks shelter from the police amid a violent government rebellion, Katharina’s quiet life is upended. Centuries earlier, in the late 17th century, the island is ruled by a brutal European trading enterprise known only as The Company. Santiago De Melo, an early European resident, defies convention by marrying Maria, a local woman who owns one of the region's finest pepper farms and harbors deep hatred for The Company. When the deputy governor schemes to seize the lucrative spice trade, a tragic collision of history and passion unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward-Winning Literature:\u003c\/b\u003e Winner of the prestigious Gratiaen Prize, celebrating exceptional Sri Lankan writing in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptivating Dual-Timeline Narrative:\u003c\/b\u003e Seamlessly weaves a 21st-century political thriller and romance with a sweeping 17th-century historical drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRich Thematic Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e Explores colonialism, slavery, trauma, rebellion, and the enduring resilience of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExquisite Storytelling:\u003c\/b\u003e Written by acclaimed author Ramya Chamalie Jirasinghe with lush prose and unforgettable character arcs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Perfect Gift:\u003c\/b\u003e A magnificent, thought-provoking present for lovers of historical fiction, literary masterpieces, and award-winning international novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52691589955867,"sku":null,"price":424.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/products\/father-cabraal-s-recipe","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}