A Recipe for Daphne - (Hoopoe Fiction) by Nektaria Anastasiadou (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>An American-born traveler to one of Istanbul's oldest communities receives an unexpected welcome in this heart-warming and romantic debut</b></p> <p>Fanis is at the center of a dwindling yet stubbornly proud community of <i>Rum</i>, Greek Orthodox Christians, who have lived in Istanbul for centuries.</p> <p> When Daphne, the American-born niece of an old friend, arrives in the city in search of her roots, she is met with a hearty welcome. Fanis is smitten by the beautiful and aloof outsider, who, despite the age difference, reminds him of the fiancée he lost in the 1955 pogrom.</p> <p> Kosmas, a master pastry chef on the lookout for a good Rum wife, also falls instantly for Daphne. She is intrigued by him, but can she love him in return? Or will a family secret, deeply rooted in the painful history of the city itself, threaten their chances?</p> <p> This story of love, hopeful beginnings, and ancient traditions introduces a sparkling new literary voice sure to transport and entertain.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>A delicious debut . . . . In weaving together a delightful present-day romantic drama with a more profound narrative about reckoning with and making peace with the past, <i>A Recipe for Daphne </i>proves deeply satisfying." --<b>Vanessa H. Larson, <i>The Washington Post</i></b> <p/>"[T]he wafting smells of pastries and hot coffee seem to pour out . . . Anastasiadou's book passes as a light, escapist novel with a love story. But at its core, it's a meditation on identity and the scars of history. Through her rich characters, the Rum people's painful history over the last century also comes to light."--<b>Durrie Bouscaren<i>, NPR's The World</i></b> <p/>Istanbul comes alive through the nostalgic experiences of the people in Anastasiadou's debut, <i>A Recipe for Daphne </i>where she presents a thriving minority community. Her storytelling is redemptive, powerful. . .--<b>Rushda Rafeek, <i>Chicago Review of Books</i></b> <p/>"The pages of Anastasiadou's novel shimmer with the romance of Istanbul, and her vivid prose evokes its magical melange, even as her characters wonder how to hold on to their vibrant but dwindling world.--<b>Anne-Marie O'Connor, <i>The Markaz Review</i></b> <p/>"An exquisite novel, beautifully crafted, delicate, complex . . . I found it hard to put it down. Full of humor and compassion, playfulness and fascinating insights."--<b>Rana Haddad, author of <i>The Unexpected Love Objects of Dunya Noor</i></b> <p/>"<i>A Recipe for Daphne </i>takes old and new love, ancient and modern traditions, particular characters and mouth-watering food, and weaves a charming tale. When I finished I immediately wanted to demand the sequel!" --<b>Alison Jean Lester, author of <i>Lilian on Life</i></b> <p/>A delightful tale </b>that combines the tragic secrets of the past with hopes for the future.<b><i>--Duvar English </i></b> <p/>Successfully blends romantic machinations among a group of Greek Orthodox Christians in Istanbul with a keen portrait of a community . . . Good reading for all</b>.<i>--<b>Library Journal </i></b> <p/>Rich, satisfying<i>--<b>Foreword Reviews</i></b> <p/>Nektaria Anastasiadou had audacity to set her debut novel in the most sacred of all cities for Greeks and employ its revered history and urban landscape as the backdrop for an endearing story of love and food. . . . a beautifully crafted first novel that celebrates cosmopolitanism not only for what it was in the past but also for what it is in the present.--<b>Alexander Kitroeff, <i>Pappas Post</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Nektaria Anastasiadou currently resides in Istanbul, Turkey.
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