In this episode of Women, Books & More, Irene Rawlings talks with author Catherine Kurtz about her richly imagined historical novel, Feast. Set in nineteenth-century France, the story follows Minha, a young woman with an extraordinary sense of taste who discovers she can detect poison—an ability that draws her into the kitchens and intrigues of a grand château.

Catherine shares the inspiration behind the novel, the fascinating culinary traditions of nineteenth-century France, the research that brought the story to life, and the themes of identity, resilience, and belonging that lie at the heart of Feast.

In this episode:

• The inspiration behind Minha and her extraordinary ability
• The culinary traditions of nineteenth-century France
• The little-known history of poison tasters
• Bringing the world of Château Bellefalaise to life
• Why Feast is about far more than food

Learn more about Catherine Kurtz: www.dhhliteraryagency.com/catherine-kurtz

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