From the past to the present set in India and England, this layout is one I enjoy like the conclusion to a historic happening resolving what's past.

“The Spice Maker’s Daughter” is by Renita D’Silva. This book is a dual timeline - Bindu’s story taking place in 1930s India and Eve’s story taking place in 1980s London. Although it takes a bit for a connection to be stated between the two women, there is a connection that is revealed. Bindu is a free spirit who is passionate about many things - ranging from her grandmother to helping others - she’s also incredibly smart and has an unfortunate unlucky reputation per the local village gossip. Eve, a writer, recently lost her husband and child in a tragic accident. As the story unfolds, it’s easy to see the topics of love, grief, and trying to function when odds seem impossible flow through these two women’s lives. Having recently lost a child to an accident, I thought I’d be more moved and relate more to Eve, but I found her story touched upon but not as developed as Bindu’s. Additionally while I know everyone grieves differently, I found Eve’s “acceptance” a bit hard to swallow because it happened so quickly. This was an interesting and engaging read, though it did take me a while to get into it - and I’m still not sure how I feel about the ending, truth be told.

Beautifully written, The Spice Maker’s Secret explores a multi-generational family saga. Love and loss, rebellion and sacrifice all weave together into a gripping story of how women survive to thrive continents and decades apart.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this amazing ARC.

Gorgeous cover, beautiful storytelling….. The Spice Maker’s Secret is an utterly unforgettable and heartbreaking story about love, betrayal and one woman’s extraordinary sacrifice. An absolutely gripping and totally addictive story that will keep you racing through the pages all night long.