The Hundred-Foot Journey - by Richard C Morais (Paperback)

This is a captivating tale of Hassan Haji, an unlikely gourmand who recounts his life's journey in this novel.

Born above his grandfather's modest restaurant in Mumbai, Hassan experiences life through intoxicating whiffs of spicy fish curry, trips to the local markets, and gourmet outings with his mother.

When tragedy pushes the family out of India, they console themselves by eating their way around the world, eventually settling in Lumiere, a small village in the French Alps.

The boisterous Haji family takes Lumiere by storm and opens an inexpensive Indian restaurant opposite an esteemed French relais, that of the famous chef Madame Mallory.

This story is about how the hundred-foot distance between a new Indian kitchen and a traditional French one can represent the gulf between different cultures and desires.

It is a fable that is a testament to the inevitability of destiny.