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A string of smashing victories by the forces of the sinister aliens known as the Yuuzhan Vong has left New Republic resources and morale stretched to the breaking point. Leia Organa Solo, estranged from her husband, Han, oversees the evacuation of refugees on planets in the path of the merciless invaders. Luke Skywalker struggles to hold the fractious Jedi Knights together, even while one of them undertakes a bold but reckless undercover mission.
Manipulating their alliance with the amoral Hutts, the Yuuzhan Vong leave a cunning trail of vital information where New Republic agents are sure to find it--information the desperate defenders cannot afford to ignore: the location of the aliens' next target.
Then Han Solo stumbles into the dark heart of raging battle, thus beginning a furious race against time that will require every skill and trick in his arsenal to win...
Customer Reviews:
3.5 stars - At least it puts Han Solo back in play.......2007-09-08
I'm not really sure why this book, which is the 5th volume in the massive New Jedi Order series and the closing volume of James Luceno's Agents of Chaos duology, was titled Jedi Eclipse, when the Jedi play such a minor role in this one. Even though another Jedi Knight dies in this book, the real star of this "series within a series" is Han Solo. Everyone else is just along for the ride.
While the Yuuzhan Vong invasion was still the focal point of the story, this book felt like one of the pre-NJO Star Wars novels where the characters go their separate ways only to have their adventures bring them all back together for a dramatic action sequence at the end of the book. Han spends much of the story helping his new partner Droma track down his missing kin, Leia travels to Hapes to elist the Consortium's aid in the conflict, and Jacen and Anakin Solo travel to the reactivated Centerpoint Station. In the end, all points lead to (I'm not saying where, as it is a major plot point).
I found it more than a little disturbing when I went back and reread these New Jedi Order novels in a post-9/11 world, as there are definite parallels between the Yuuzhan Vong's ideology and the fundamentalist Islam that has been the source of so much misery. The matter of refugees also brings to mind post-Katrina New Orleans; only in these novels the enemy actively torments the refugees.
Luceno definitely has an appreciation for the Star Wars characters, and seems quite knowledgeable about the vast Star Wars history. He also knows how to write a rollicking adventure story, which despite the grim overtones of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion, Jedi Eclipse certainly was. I still prefer the NJO novels that focus on the larger conflict, but the Agents of Chaos series was an enjoyable side-story, and were particularly useful in that they pushed Han Solo back into action, which is not going to be good news for the Yuuzhan Vong!
Not much here unfortunately...........just filler........2006-11-27
Well, im back again. Sorry to keep ya waiting a bit longer than usual. I do however have an explanation. It is because this installment simply doesnt go anywhere. The pay off appears in the last 48 pages and that simply is not acceptable to me. There is no buildup, no suspense at all. I had a hard time wanting to continue the book. It sat on the shelf for days on end wanting to be read to the finish line but alas.................... Hero's trial was fantastic. It had everything in it for me. All the ingredients were there. This one should go further since it is part 2 of the duology but it just doesnt. Ive enjoyed the last 4 books quite a bit, but this one is the worst of them so far in terms of keeping the interest goin. It is definitely NOT a page turner. It is however written very well. The characters are all represented well, with the exception of a few, like Luke and Mara who barely see any page time. The characterizations though are dead on good. The book also appeared rather fragmented with too much going on, too many subplots that were confusing to follow at all times. Of course read it, its Star Wars, but its overshadowed greatly by those that came before it.
#5.......2006-03-14
ive only read this far so far but will put out reviews as i read the rest of the series.this was an excellent book as was its [predecessor agents of chaos 1.mara may have found a cure to her ailment.but is it permanant?han goes back to his old scoundral like days.he still has his good side as he does great things for the war effort but in his own time hes become quire reckless.leia gets the blame for a lot of bs stuff going on in the world.she even has ppl fighting over her at one point.one of her old would be suitors no less.anakan gets a weopon of mass destruction working again but will he use it?the ever oppurtunistic lando even starts bringing in refugees.the republic tries to be friends with rhe hutts also.all trust seems to dissipate everywhere!even c3-p0 begins worrying about deactivation like an old person would dying.the vong make prisoners massage thier living ships heart so itll run better.the being turns a lot of ppl into veggies or corpses.however a jedi resists its tortures.the vong killed enough stuff now that the core worlds like where corascant is were looking like good targets.like i said,as i read more,ill report more.the 2nd best book so far!
Filler, and Little more.......2005-09-18
While I have been a big fan of the New Jedi Order, I can't say this book is included. Much of this book is filler, with little happening that is actually relevant to the rest of the series.
The book itself is not poorly written. Lucena does a good job getting his points across, but sadly there are few points to be made. What exciting parts there are are short, so action is not the main focus at all.
The characters themselves are not very interresting in nature, Roa, who was the main focus of Han's journey, now takes a back seat and is almost inconsequential to the plot anymore. I'm not sure that Han even remembered he was looking for Roa. The Ryn Droma, who I liked at first, has now become pretty lame and repetitive, never changing his reactions.
If I were to go back and read through the series again, I would honestly skip this book. I couldn't get into this book at any point, and honestly believe that Lucena should have made Agents of Chaos I longer and finish the story, rather then creating the second novel.
Book Jumps To Much.......2005-06-29
This was an ok book. I did not care for how it skipped around all the time from character to character point of view. It could be better if it was more uniform and flowed together more.
Book Description
Merciless attacks by an invincible alien force have left the New Republic reeling. Dozens of worlds have succumbed to occupation or annihilation, and even the Jedi Knights have tasted defeat. In these darkest of times, the noble Chewbacca is laid to rest, having died as heroically as he lived--and a grief-stricken Han Solo is left to fit the pieces of his shattered soul back together before he loses everything: friends, family, and faith.
Refusing help from Leia or Luke, Han becomes the loner he once was, seeking to escape the pain of his partner's death in adventure . . . and revenge. When he learns that an old friend from his smuggling days is operating as a mercenary for the enemy, he sets out to expose the traitor. But Han's investigation uncovers an even greater evil: a sinister conspiracy aimed at the very heart of the New Republic's will and ability to fight--the Jedi.
Now Han must face down his inner demons and, with the help of a new and unexpected ally, honor Chewbacca's sacrifice in the only way that matters--by being worthy of it.
Customer Reviews:
Great Solo Adventure.......2007-08-30
While Hero's Trial, the fourth book in the massive New Jedi Order series and the first in author James Luceno's Agents of Chaos duology doesn't have quite the same epic scope as previous NJO volumes (no planets die in this one), it is still a crucial volume in the series.
Essentially, Hero's Trial is a Han Solo adventure, which is fine considering that Han has been more or less MIA during the previous two NJO books, drowning his sorrows after the loss of Chewbacca in Vector Prime (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order, Book 1). It's good to see Solo back in action, and the mission he takes on - hunting down the Yuuzhan Vong's Peace Brigade agents - gives him the sense of purpose (not to mention vengeance) that he needs to get on with his life.
The book's other key development is the introduction of Yuuzhan Vong double agent Elan and her familiar Vergere, who will go on to be one of the most interesting, compelling, and yes disturbing characters the Star Wars Universe has ever seen. You'd never know it from this book, but the diminutive alien will set in motion events that will shape the galaxy for years to come.
Luceno does a great job with this book. It's exactly the kind of rollicking adventure you expect from a Han Solo tale, though the ever-present Yuuzhan Vong threat keeps the book from getting to lighthearted. Luceno has obviously done his homework, as events and characters from both Brian Daley and A. C. Crispin's previous Han Solo novels are referenced extensively in Hero's Trial. It's a bit light on Jedi action, but it does show that the events in the NJO series impact everyone - not just the Jedi.
If you've enjoyed the previous NJO books, this will be no exception. The best part is that the story is just getting warmed up!
Very average book in an otherwise good series.......2007-03-06
Hero's Trial is a mediocre book in what has otherwise been a decent series to date. The first three books (written by R.A. Salvatore and Michael Stackpole) were quite decent, which makes the shortcomings in Hero's Trial even more disappointing.
The book isn't horrible; it's just not fun to read. With the exception of Droma, a new buddy Luceno introduces for Han, nearly every character in the book is painfully boring. The Yuuzhan Vong, who were engaging in the first three books, became nothing more than the obligatory bad guys. Description of their biological technology became long passages of text which the reader couldn't care less about. This is quite different from the first three books, where the novel and menacing threat introduced by the Yuuzhan Vong is really what made the story work.
Following the same trend, Luceno's space battles are very dry. There is nothing in the way of tactics, skill, or strategy conveyed to the reader. There are lots of action words and quite a few adjectives, but in the end they add up to nothing. You could skip over the entire battle and not be worse off for it.
Lastly, Han was given a new sidekick to replace Chewbacca. Luceno tries to write some witty dialog between the two, attempting to deliver on some of the charm Han Solo displayed in the movies. Unfortunately, this too falls rather flat - and at times seems much more slapstick than it should.
As a stand alone book, it really isn't worth reading. As part of a larger storyline which to date has been good, it is tolerable.
I loved this book!.......2006-11-12
Star Wars New Jedi Order:Agents of Chaos 1:Heros Trial is a James Luceno book and I loved it! The storyline is good,the characterization is good,but... It's only about Han Solo and his pals. Luke is only mentioned in this book for about 1 page or 2 pages. Even Leia isn't really in this book,she just talks to her husband...''Oh,why are you going there?''..and Han Solo is like ''I dont know...''. Though as I mentioned before it has a good storyline.
I have another problem also,the 100 pages or 150 pages or so doesen't have much action its really just talking and stuff. Maybe sometimes its details and stories that are from the past books in the NJO series. Though I have read James Luceno's Labyrinth of Evil and thats a good read.
Well,the story is mainly about Han Solo trying to fight the depression of his friends death,Chewbacca,and he meets an old-time friend named Roa where they do mischief and drink. Its not also about Han,in the beginning of the book it talks about a Yuuzhan Vong priest named Harrar,who has a plan of sending a priestess named Elan and her pet or whatever it is,Vergere on a mission. The mission is to make the New Republic take in Elan and Vergere as prisoners,but Elan goes farther then that,you'll have to read the book to find out.
Now,I can't really figure out the setting lol. Its pretty much at a planet named Ord Mantell. Later in the story the Yuuzhan Vong attack it,but I won't say anymore.
Overrall,this book is good,I recommend this to Star Wars Fans. This book just goes right in place with the other NJO books.
Joe,
Solo is back in this continuing and intriguing series!!.......2006-10-19
Im back folks. Just finished book 4, and what can I say??? Outstanding!! My favorite so far. Absolutely!! Where Stackpole's duology focused primarily on sieges and action, this book delves into the personal realm of Han Solo with an intriguing subplot to boot. This is what made this installment great. There was a vast sense of impending doom in this volume and you kept asking yourself, "How will this be dealt with?????" A very good book. I had a few tears in my eyes at the end. A fairly major event that fans have been wondering about finally appears to resolve itself. Read for yourself. Youll love it. Im on to book 5 now. Ill be back. May the force be with you!!
Finally! Closure on Chewie..........2006-08-10
I am estatic that we FINALLY had some CLOSURE with Chewie! It's like Micheal A. Stackpole completely avoided the subject of Chewie. Unless I'm mistaken, don't most people have funerals when they die? I know that everbody was distracted by the invasion but couldn't the characters just confirm for the readers' sake that Chewie was actually going to have a funeral?
Anyway, I thought Chewbacca's long-awaited eulogy was very touching. The Wookies' insistance to keep the life debt for Han was just another statement of how giving and loving our furry friends are.
The Vong's plot to assasinate the Jedi was inventive and interesting to read. I think there is a lot more that we are going to find out about this "familiar" Vergere. She is too mysterious and disappeared too quickly. I love the part where Han uses Chewie's gift to Anakin to save his life. It lets you know that everything will eventually be all right between Han and his son.
Han is back! Wow! I thought the day would never come! I think Mr. Stackpole was some personal vendetta against Han and his (former) partner. He was always dismissing Han as "getting over his grief" or simply not mentioning him at all. I am glad that our hero from the rebellion is back as a MAIN character.
I LOVE DROMA. I think Han's new "temporary" copilot had the wit and charm to lighten this book up. I hope Han's furry friend plays a role in the rest of the series because I think that over time Droma can grow to almost replace Chewbacca. Notice the "almost". No one could replace the lovable walking carpet. han needs a "partner in crime" in this war and the Ryn is perfect. I also liked the appearance of Roa. (I hope he's okay).
All in all, I give this book 5 stars because the wonderful Mr.Luceno picked up the pieces after the 3-star books done by Stackpole.
Murl Jorgensen, 13
Product Description
Collects both halves of "Agents of Chaos" ("Hero's Trial" & "Jedi Eclipse."
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- Prophetic and silly
- Where are the women?!?
- pretentious
- Even more relevant today
- ULTIMATE CHAOTIC ACT
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Agent of Chaos
Norman Spinrad , and
Barry N. Malzberg
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First published in the 1960s, Spinrad was one of the first writers to perceive the totalitarian implications of the cradle-to-grave welfare state. But at the same time he was too organically a radical ever to be confused with a conservative. Result: "Agent of Chaos!"
Boris Johnson thinks he wants democracy. But in the course of his adventures he discovers that democracy to him means freedom. It's a banned concept from the Millennium of Religion. Like God.
He finds himself dealing with a byzantine political situation worthy of anything from the banned past. The dictatorship is the Hegemony. Opposition is provided by the aptly named agents of C.H.A.O.S. Meanwhile, the Brotherhood of Assassins plays a game that no one can fathom. Whose side are they on? Whose fool are you?
Spinrad explores his philosophical theme in a manner all too rare in contemporary science fiction. The problem is that Order will always try to eliminate any random factors. By its very nature, it encourages opposition and that feeds the forces of chaos. But chaos has built in problems as well. Its victories cannot help but feed the forces of reaction, of order. The heroes in this novel ultimately opt for personal freedom. The villains try to establish a dictatorship over the very nature of reality itself.
And then Spinrad throws in the discovery of aliens. A starship sets forth to meet them, the Prometheus. The Hegemony doesn't like that.
Customer Reviews:
Prophetic and silly.......2007-09-18
As others have noticed, there is some silliness in this book. A space probe comes back from instellar space and those who sent it out have the film developed in a lab. Another character locates his calculator plant on Mercury. Spinrad just hurries past these things, apparently having little interest in them, and that's okay. This are not his strong points, and his strong points are what make this book reading. As Barry Malzberg noted, Spinrad was one of the first SF writers to realize that cradle-to-grave welfare states become totalitarian. If you want complete security, prepare to give up your freedom. This is a fairly short novel, and a quick read, but I found it worthwhile to spend a day reading it.
Where are the women?!?.......2005-05-07
Wasn't that line in Star Trek somewhere along the way? I enjoyed reading it but I wondered offhand whether the Hegemony sought to diminish chaos by eliminating women? Except, men and women were herded to see the initial speech and then after that...? I can see a novel without a main female character but I would still expect to see a female pronoun along the way, a technician, a specific mention among the crowds, something?
The unclimactic climactic ending, the rather commonplace (today)Ultimate Chaotic Act, dated it heavily in light of 911-01, Palestinian and Iraqi suicide bombers, etc.
pretentious.......2004-11-03
I've now read this book, and to be honest, don't find it to be worth a lengthy review. Spinrad proposes three social forces in conflict - the Hegemony, the Democratic League, and the "chaotic" Brotherhood of Assassins - and populates each with two-dimensional stick-figure heroes and villains. It's ok if you are into lasgun assaults under plasteel domes on Mercury, but it's not the philosophical conflict of ideas that it pretends to be. No way it was "the great science-fiction novel now an underground classic in colleges all across America".
At times it can be just ridiculous; for example, when the first intersteller probe comes back from Cygnus 61, everyone sits around waiting for the film to come back from the lab. And a secret agent travels to Mercury under cover as a business man deciding whether to relocate his desk calculator manufacturing plant there, as if that makes economic sense. Sheesh.
Even more relevant today.......2002-04-05
With calls for a National ID system with biometric controls, Agent of Chaos should be required reading for everyone to understand what a government could do with the ability to track everyone everywhere. We are now descending into the fascism that Spinrad predicted, but much sooner than he anticipated.
ULTIMATE CHAOTIC ACT.......2001-12-26
The author opened each Chapter with a verse from George Markowitz, fictive author of the Theory of Social Empathy. He draws his characters in this story to produce conflict between the theory of social order and of that of social chaos. Sprinrad presents human emotions as random factors serving the forces of chaos. This is a very good job of using his characters to teach his anti-utopian ideal. Basically he is telling his reader to stop fighting the entropic degradation of the universe--just lay back and enjoy it. That one group committed suicide, as the Brotherhood of Assassins did, in order to accomplish their mission of universal planetary exploration was a paradox that enthralled the author. Thus he labeled victory by suicide as the Ultimate Chaotic Act.
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- The more things change, the more they stay the same!!
- I'm not sure this is so good.
- Fascinating concepts, fast paced and satisfying.
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Rutledge Etheridge
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Customer Reviews:
The more things change, the more they stay the same!!.......2005-09-27
I first read this three hundred and twelve page book(Ace Books, 1st ed., 1st printing, August 1997, The Berkley Publishing Group) in one sitting so I obviously found it good enough to keep me interested. I also found it to be an interesting comment on the possible evolution of our socio-political systems following the diaspora and the inevitable isolation of large segments of the population due to relativity, lost technology and/or war.
Set in the far future, roughly seven hundred years after the first migrations off-planet, the author assumes a universe in which humankind is alone; this was definitely intentional on the author's part. This story isn't about first contact nor would the existence of aliens support the the point the author is trying to make.
The plot isn't as convoluted or as nested as those in many novels I have read but it seems consistent thoughout, has all it's loose ends tied up satisfactorily by its ending and is as complex as it needs to be given the statement Etheridge is trying to put forward. This novel is not what I would call "hard" science-fiction but then the author was careful not to include any detailed explanations regarding what little science was required to support the story line so I don't see its lack of hard science as a flaw. In fact, it was a smart move!
This isn't and never was intended to be a story about our scientific progress as a species. The author clearly states in the prologue that when we migrate to the stars, we will bring with us our strengths, weaknesses, hopes and dreams. He is making a clear and I think effective statement about our nature as a species which we have demonstrated consistently throughout history. In the absence of a unifying external threat, we will always find reasons to make war upon ourselves!
All other considerations aside, the real measure of the book is in the fact that I have re-read it several times since I first purchased it and enjoyed it thoroughly each time. Nuff sed!
I'm not sure this is so good........1998-03-19
I've read this twice now thinking I missed something the first time. It's OK but that's about all. I just couldn't get as engrossed in the story as most people seem to. Maybe I read too much (2-3 books per week) but this reminds me of Seinfeld; "much ado about nothing". Too many vignettes, coupled with a neuter for a main character, just couldn't keep my interest in this as a keeper .
Fascinating concepts, fast paced and satisfying........1997-08-14
This is truly one of those books that grips you so firmly you truly don't want to quit reading. The concepts of the future are exciting in a tale of espionage, subtle plans-within-plans, and motivations that seem both familiar and foreign at the same time. Excellent characters, solid plot and lots of unexpected twists and turns as the story unfolds. Highly recommended
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AGENT OF CHAOS
Manufacturer: BELMONT
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One of the most celebrated underground science ficition of the time. Led to the "Agents of Pie-Kill Unlimited" the group that for a price would throw a pie in anyone's face.
Customer Reviews:
Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03
No, this is not a Get Smart adventure. Norman Spinrad's book is about one man's choice with regards to political systems. Three competing forces are at work, basically, fascism, democracy, and a wild card element, an order of assassins. Who, I suppose you could call terrorists, or anything like that.
Book Description
During Spain's infamous Inquisition, Jews were forced to flee the country for more welcoming shores. Many of these refugees landed in northern Africa, specifically Morocco, and a unique cuisine was born of the marriage of Spanish, Moorish, and traditional Jewish culinary influences. SCENT OF THE ORANGE BLOSSOMS celebrates this cuisine, presenting the elegant and captivating flavors passed down through generations of Jews in Morocco. The mouthwatering recipes include Fresh Fava Bean Soup with Cilantro for Passover, Chicken Couscous with Orange Blossom Water for Yom Kippur, and Honey Doughnuts for Hannukah. Illuminating the important connection among food, family, and tradition, the recipes are interspersed with letters between mothers and newly married daughters, discussing special events and menu planning.
Customer Reviews:
The Scent of Orange Blossoms: Sephardic Cuisine from Morocco.......2006-08-25
Excellent book for people who want to have a solid base of Moroccan cooking.
Finally recipes of our favorite foods with precise measurements.
AE
Amazing mint tea by Kitty Morse.......2002-08-29
I just made Kitty Morse's Mint tea from her book Scent of Orange Blossoms. For years I have been digging and chopping away at a large patch of spearmint that takes over a section of my yard trying to get rid of it. Now after making Kitty's mint tea I am looking for another empty space to plant more. A simple infusion of fresh spearmint leaves, a little green tea and some sugar provided am amazing treat.
a spice filled welcome addition to Jewish cookbooks.......2002-02-10
A celebration of Jewish cuisine that came from the interaction between Jews and Moslems in North Africa and Spain. When the author Kitty Morse led eating tours of Morocco, the highlight was a meal at the villa of retailer Danielle Mamane in Fez el Jdid. Both women have collaborated on this well designed and interesting book of recipes. I recommend it for its recipes, design, stories, and photographs. In addition to recipes, letters between mothers and their newly married daughters, and introductory stories, the authors list menu plans (with recipe page numbers) for the Jewish holidays, as well as the more Moroccan Jewish celebrations of La Mimouna (Pesach period), Hillula (visiting sages), and Kappara (pre-Yom Kippur). For Jewish weddings, there is the customary flan (t'faya). For Mimouna, the recommended recipes are Chicken with Orange Juice; Sephardic Mafleta pancakes; and couscous with raisin and onions confit. My favorite recipes include Walnuts with Pomegranate Seeds (which uses a heavy dose of orange blossom water); a cucumber with lemon salad; fish filets made in Fez style (with tomatoes, potatoes, and garlic); Fresh Fava Bean Soup with Cilantro for Passover; Chicken Couscous with Orange Blossom Water for Yom Kippur; Harira or Lentil and Chickpeas Soup (for Moslem Ramadan and Jewish Yom Kippur break-the-fasts); Meatballs in Onion Cinnamon Sauce, Chicken with Saffron and Ginger and Onions; and Honey Doughnuts for Hannukah. There are Fish Fillets a la Fassi (Fez style); Dafina Shabbat Stew (skhina); Chicken with Garbanzo Beans in Tetouan style; and Tangier style Potato Stew that uses preserved beef (kleehe). The Tagine of Beef uses carrot and turnips as well as cilantro, garlic, ginger, and tumeric. The Cornish Hens with Fresh Figs uses 12 figs and 12 threads of saffron; the Chicken with Onion and Tomatoes uses toasted almonds, ginger and eight threads of saffron. Preserved fruits, lemons, and kumquats play an important role in the cuisine. There is a recipe for Sephardic Shabbat Challa, and the Top of The Shelf spice that is often used; it includes a blending of cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, allspice, mace, salt and ginger. La Maguina, a vegetable and meat frittata, is sliced like meatloaf. Some unique soups and salads are a white and chard soup a la Tangiers; a fennel salad; a tomato and bell pepper salad with garlic, paprika and sugar; fava bean salad with cumin; and tomato with preserved lemons.
The Scent of Orange Blossoms.......2002-01-04
The Scent of Orange Blossoms is a lovingly assembled cook's tour of a regional cuisine that obviously has special meaning for the author. All eight of Kitty's cookbooks have been beautifully written and illustrated, but this one, with its mouthwatering recipes and pages of luscious photos by her husband Owen, is truly a feast for the senses.
I spent three wonderful years living in Morocco and although I learned many recipes from Moroccan neighbors and some from Kitty herself, I have found in her latest book new combinations of spices, fresh vegetables and meats that I can't wait to try. Most of the Sephardic families had left Morocco when I lived there in the seventies and most of their recipes had gone with them. Kitty's meticulous research with Danielle and the wonderful stories and letters that illustrate this tome make it as much a history book as a cook book.
More than anything else, at this time of great conflict and crisis in the world, The Scent of Orange Blossoms is a wonderful reminder of how Jews and Arabs can live (and cook) together in peace and harmony as they did for centuries in Morocco.
I must go now and begin preparing my preserved lemons (p. 20).
Salaam and shalom.
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