I picked up this book because of the title and I didn't recognize the author. I do this so I know I haven't already read the book. Sometimes you get lucky and find a jewel like this book, mixing a pirate and a chef. I went into it with no expectations, but was gripped by the characters so opposite of the other. A female pirate captures a chef on a whim, his job on ship board to produce a meal for the captain once a week. There is little on board to make a meal. The mix of intelligent chef concocting meals from nearly nothing and the pirate being more than ruthless make this a feast. Throw in history of the opium /silk /tea trade and you have a great story. I loved it.
