{"product_id":"curry-mango-dahl-and-roti-stories-from-the-veranda-9798218790004","title":"Curry Mango, Dahl, and Roti: Stories From The Veranda","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn 1950s Jamaica-where tradition, gossip, and the scent of curry fill the air-two hearts are forced to choose between duty and desire.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurry Mango, Dahl and Roti is a sweeping, sensory love story that traces the lives of two families bound by expectation and divided by class, faith, and the quiet rebellion of the heart. When a spirited young man raised to honor his parents' wishes meets a beautiful, reserved young lady, determined to carve her own path, their worlds collide beneath the mango trees and verandas of rural Jamaica.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs secrets simmer and generations clash, what begins as a chance meeting becomes a test of loyalty, identity, and courage. From coal stoves and church bells to the whispers of village life, this debut novel by Ashley Prendergast invites readers into a world where food, family, and faith intertwine-and where love must prove itself stronger than the weight of tradition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRich with Caribbean history and alive with tenderness, Curry Mango, Dahl and Roti is a tribute to the ancestors who endured, the lovers who defied expectations, and the families who continue to bridge past and present-one story at a time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrendergast, Ashley Olivia:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Ashley Prendergast, is the founder of O. Mitchell Books, a family-centered publishing imprint dedicated to preserving stories of heritage, love, and legacy. Inspired by her ancestor's journey from the cane fields to the verandas of Jamaica, Ashley's debut novel, Curry Mango, Dahl and Roti, explores the delicate balance between tradition and desire, and the roots that hold a family together.Born in New York but raised during her childhood years in Jamaica, Ashley weaves her passion for storytelling, culture, and memory into her work-infusing every page with the aromas, rhythms, and emotions of island life. Through her writing and her imprint, she aims to honor those who came before her and build a literary bridge for generations to come.","brand":"O. Mitchell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52078245839122,"sku":"9798218790004","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c0107a06-b87b-4c54-9afe-cc35bab29386.jpg?v=1772538232","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/curry-mango-dahl-and-roti-stories-from-the-veranda-9798218790004","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}