Summary
Gaile Parkin: Magical Cakes from Kigali
It is rare that a debut novel succeeds in dazzling us with wisdom and humanity as Gaile Parkin's first novel, which takes place in contemporary Rwanda, and whose main character, Angel Tungaraza, is one of the most impressive characters in recent literature. Angel runs a successful confectionary business in Kigali, Rwanda, proud of her gorgeous-looking and magical-tasting cakes that people order from her for various occasions and celebrations. But apart from the magic she creates with her cakes, she transforms the lives of the people she comes into contact with, bringing hope into their lives.
Amidst the chaos and cacophony of different languages, love affairs, tragic life stories, Angela's kitchen is an oasis where people confide their secrets to her and leave filled with hope and empowered by the wisdom of a woman who is ready to selflessly offer her help to everyone.
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