‘An absorbing novel about mothers, daughters, food and truth.’ Closer‘A genuinely moving novel…like the bottled spices that play such a role in the story, this has all its ingredients in just the right quantities to spirit away all negative emotions.’ Daily Express‘She writes evocatively about childhood and there are passages of tight and lyrical immediacy…Moving description packs a powerful punch in this book about family, forgiveness and the power of truth.’ Guardian‘A carefully woven tale that’s exceedingly good’ Company‘A dynamic author.’ Good Housekeeping‘A sensuous and poignant novel…enchanting.’ Sainsbury’s magazine‘[This book] will have you praying for a delayed train’ Glamour‘A warm-hearted tale of survival’ Bookseller‘A great read. Fast, funny and full of life’ Shyama Perera, author of I Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet Praise for Gypsy Masala: ‘A little gem of fiction…a mystic and beautifully lyrical book’ New Woman‘A rich, evocative tale.’ Company‘A heart-warming read about families, forgiveness, carving futures and filtering truth.’ Guardian‘A luscious book, made lush with spices. Kindnesses and friendships abound, but so do hardships and hard knocks’ Oxford Times
