The Birdwoman's Palate

by Laksmi Pamuntjak

Tiffany Tsao (Translator) and Elizabeth Knowelden (Narrator)

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Aruna is an epidemiologist dedicated to food and avian politics. One is heaven, the other earth. The two passions blend in unexpected ways when Aruna is asked to research a handful of isolated bird flu cases reported across Indonesia. While it's put a crimp in her aunt's West Java farm, and made her own confit de canard highly questionable, the investigation does provide an irresistible opportunity. It's the perfect excuse to get away from corrupt and corrosive Jakarta and explore the spices of the far-flung regions of the islands with her three friends: a celebrity chef, a globe-trotting "foodist," and her coworker Farish. From Medan to Surabaya, Palembang to Pontianak, Aruna and her friends have their fill of local cuisine. With every delicious dish, she discovers there's so much more to food, politics, and friendship. Now, this liberating new perspective on her country--and on her life--will push her to pursue the things she's only dreamed of doing.
  • ISBN10 1543630545
  • ISBN13 9781543630541
  • Publish Date 16 January 2018
  • Publish Status Cancelled
  • Imprint Brilliance Audio
  • Edition Unabridged, Translation
  • Format Audiobook (MP3)
  • Duration 12 hours
  • Language English