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Toptitel von Laura Esquivel

Como Agua Para Chocolate / Like Water for Chocolate

Broschiertes Buch
Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit. The classic love story takes place on the De la Garza ranch, as the tyrannical owner, Mama Elena, chops onions at the kitchen table in her final days of pregnancy. While still in her mother's womb, her daughter to be weeps so violently she causes an early labor, and little Tita slips out amid the spices and fixings for noodle soup. This early encounter with food soon becomes a way of life, and Tita grows up to be a master chef. She shares special points of her favorite preparations with listeners throughout the story. The Spanish language edition of the best-selling "Like Water For Chocolate is a remarkable success in its own right. Now, in this mass market edition, thousands of new readers will be able to partake in the sumptuous, romantic, and hilarious tale of Tita, the terrific cook with an extra special something in her sauce. "From the Paperback edition.…mehr

 

15,99 €
Like Water For Chocolate

Broschiertes Buch
Relates the bizarre history of the all-female De La Garza family. Tita, the youngest daughter of the house, has been forbidden to marry, condemned by Mexican tradition to look after her mother until she dies. But Tita falls in love with Pedro, and he is seduced by the magical food she cooks.…mehr

 

17,99 €

Laura Esquivel

Laura Esquivel wurde 1950 in Mexiko geboren. Der internationale Durchbruch gelang ihr mit ihrem Roman "Schäumend wie heiße Schokolade", der in 35 Sprachen übersetzt wurde und über ein Jahr lang auf der Bestsellerliste der NEW YORK TIMES stand. Zu der Verfilmung unter dem Titel "Bittersüße Schokolade" von Alfonso Arau schrieb sie das Drehbuch, für das sie mehrfach ausgezeichnet wurde. 1994 kürten die amerikanischen Buchhändler ihren Erstling als Buch des Jahres.