Bücher von Bharti Kirchner

Maya Mallick, Seattle P.I., receives a call from her mother Uma, who lives in Jaipur, India. It appears that Uma's partner Neel Saha, a gemologist, has been arrested by the police on charges of stealing a rare ruby. The heirloom, an object of much superstition, belonged to Neel's client, Rana Adani, a young, charismatic Jaipur business tycoon. Insisting that Neel is innocent, Uma begs Maya to fly to Jaipur and clear Neel of the charges. Further complicating matters, Uma's domestic help and chauffeur Sam, a kite-flying champion, well loved by the family, has gone missing. Maya arrives in Jaipur, hoping to reconnect with Uma and help her. But Uma inexplicably distances herself, whereas Neel, now freed from jail, turns abusive toward Maya. When Rana's estranged wife Bea is killed by the glass-coated string of a falling kite, suspicion falls on Sam, who has quietly reappeared on the scene. Who has misappropriated the ruby and why? Could it have been the late Bea? Anita, Rana's difficult aunt? Sam, who's disappeared again? Or Uma, who seems to be hiding from Maya? How many more lives will be lost? Maya must recover the precious object soon to prevent further bloodshed.

Burgers have always been tasty, fun, and convenient. Now, thanks to Bharti Kirchner, they are healthy too. Here are fifty creative recipes for modern burgers made without meat for meals that are low in fat and high in nutrients and fiber. These are no the bland bean burgers of yore. Kirchner's recipes represent a wide range of exciting flavors, textures, and ingredients, reflecting the way Americans eat today. Here are recipes for all-important cholesterol-reducing Tofu and Other Soy Burgers, Grain and Bean Burgers, Vegetable Burgers, Nut and Seed Burgers, Stuffed Burgers - suitable for festive occasions - as well as chapters on side dishes and condiments that complete meals of meatless burgers. Cooking from Vegetarian Burgers is the healthiest and most delicious way to enjoy America's favorite food.

In the mountainous tea plantations of Darjeeling a family is torn apart when two sisters fall in love with the same man. Forbidden love, family relationships, jealousies and surprising twists reveal the extent to which family honour in India still plays an important role.