This is one of the half a dozen books I've kept to read from a large carrier bagful offered to me by my friend and neighbour Blower, who'd been passed them by another friend.

From Global Overview: " Rose Fiore is a solitary middle-aged librarian who has resigned herself to a loveless life, and expresses her passionate nature through her delicious cooking. Then, one day, she meets an enigmatic chef, known only as l'Inglese, whose research on the heritage of Sicilian cuisine leads him into Rosa's library and into her heart. They share one sublime summer of discovery, during which l'Inglese awakens the power of Rosa's sexuality, and together they reach new heights of culinary passion. When he vanishes unexpectedly, Rosa returns to her family's estate to grieve for her lost love only to find a new fulfilment as well as many surprises in the magic of her beloved cucina. A love song to Italy, La Cucina is a celebration of all things sensual."

A strange tale of love, sex and cooking.
Beautifully written, flowing in dreamy, poetic language . . .

To my friend and neighbour Blower - without comment!

From my friend and neighbour Nu-Knees.
Passed with little comment.
Well I read it and felt I had to finish it, very strange!