A Pinch of Coriander Book One: Time Will Tell: 1 (A Pinch of Coriander Trilogy)

A Pinch of Coriander TrilogyBook One: Time Will tell These potent little wonders here in Nicks square meaty palm nestled several round white seeds are said by the ancients to possess aphrodisiac powers enhancing a mans virility. I have it on good authority from The Arabian Nights among other sources. Conversely in the Middle Ages to slip a sachet of it beneath the marriage bed would ensure a wifes fidelity he advised returning his treasure to the spice jar.Professor Nick Ponti knows about many things Renaissance art jazz gourmet cooking and fine wines. He thinks he knows who he is and everything about the lives and loves of his family and friends. Like coriander his favorite spice to season with his world seems sweet and uncomplicated. But life soon stirs-up a minestra of conflicts and vexing questions: Is a sin of omission a lie?Should secrets be taken to the grave or stay buried?How many friends and lovers can a marriage hold?When to bring a child home when to let her go?Time will tell as Nick tries like his favorite spice to make everything in life sweet again in this delicious story of love family and friendship. ***The novels in A Pinch of Coriander Trilogy like those of Maeve Binchy are full of interesting quirky characters intriguing plots and gentle humor. Deep heart-felt stories; they are books to be savored like good food and fine wine.