LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE by Esquivel, Laura - 1989: A Novel in Monthly Installments, with Recipes, Romances, and Home Remedies

New York: DOUBLEDAY, 1989. First Edition. Hardcover. Rust boards, rust cloth covered spine. Fine, in fine dust wrapper. 246 pages. 19.5 x 13.5 Originally published in Spanish as "Como Aqua Para Chocolate", the novel combines elements of magical realism with a rich portrayal of Mexican culture and traditions. The story is set in early 20th-century Mexico and follows the life of Tita de la Garza, the youngest daughter of the De la Garza Family. Each chapter is accompanied by a recipe, and the culinary elements are central to the story, reflecting the emotions and events of the characters' lives. Translated by Carol Christensen and Thomas Christensen. Pristine copy. Covered in protective mylar.