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“Crystal King's debut is a feast for the senses, bringing ancient Rome to dark, vibrant life. Politics, intrigue, danger, and passion mix deliciously in this tale of a young slave vaulted into the corridors of power as personal chef to the ancient world's greatest gourmet. Not to be missed!” (Kate Quinn, author of Mistress of Rome)“Through the lens of a slave in ancient Rome, Crystal King illuminates a realm of seemingly impossible gluttony and excess, along with every other deadly sin. In the household of outrageous gourmand Apicius, he of extraordinarily decadent mores, one man, a slave, Thrasius, provides the sole ethical center. Feast of Sorrow is impossible to put down.” (Randy Susan Meyers, bestselling author of Accidents of Marriage)"Crystal King’s debut novel, Feast of Sorrow, tells the story of Apicius, the notorious gourmand of ancient Rome, from the viewpoint of his slave and cook Thrasius. It’s a dark and engrossing read, and provides an evocative new perspective on the rule of Tiberius." (Emily Hauser, author of For the Most Beautiful)"Crystal King has written a delicious feast of a book, one that allows us to not only see, but also taste ancient Rome in all its dark and varied appetites." (Yael Goldstein Love, author of Overture)"The historical world of Feast of Sorrow lives and breathes, and it is a delight to follow its characters’ struggle for happiness and survival amidst the simmering peril of Rome’s great houses. Even if you’re not a foodie drawn to novels of ancient Rome, this immersive, sensorily rich page-turner will take you for a delicious and unforgettable ride." (Tim Weed, author of Will Poole’s Island)‘An engaging foray into the treacherous world of Claudio-Julian Rome from a fresh perspective. Who knew that the gourmand Apicius was larger than life? King deftly serves up intrigue, scandal and heartbreak with lashings of exotic sauces, mouth-watering recipes and the occasional drop of poison. Highly recommended.” (Elisabeth Storrs, author of the series Tales of Ancient Rome)"The ancient Rome of Crystal King’s Feast of Sorrow is filled with delectable dishes and astonishing injustice, deep loyalties and stunning loss. By the time you’re done, you’ll want a sip of honeyed water alongside some fried hyacinth bulbs. An engrossing read." (Marjan Kamali, author of Together Tea) “Ancient Rome comes alive with a remarkable degree of immediacy and authenticity. I savored every page of this compulsively readable novel.” (Lisa Borders, author of The Fifty First State)"King’s descriptions of the food and entertainment are exquisite, her characters are beautifully drawn, and events and people of the times are deftly woven throughout . . . A delight to the senses, King’s debut novel is to be savored and devoured." (Library Journal, starred review)"Finely paced. . . . the novel combines exotic menus with the melodrama of a Greek tragedy. King’s debut is a compelling historical drama with an appetizing center." (Booklist)
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About the Author
Crystal King is an author, culinary enthusiast, and marketing expert. Her writing is fueled by a love of history and a passion for the food, language, and culture of Italy. She has taught classes in writing, creativity, and social media at several universities including Harvard Extension School and Boston University, as well as at GrubStreet, one of the leading creative writing centers in the US. A Pushcart Prize–nominated poet and former co-editor of the online literary arts journal Plum Ruby Review, Crystal received her MA in critical and creative thinking from UMass Boston, where she developed a series of exercises and writing prompts to help fiction writers in medias res. She resides in Boston but considers Italy her next great love after her husband, Joe, and their two cats, Nero and Merlin. She is the author of Feast of Sorrow.
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Product details
Paperback: 432 pages
Publisher: Atria Books; Reprint edition (April 10, 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1501145142
ISBN-13: 978-1501145148
Product Dimensions:
5.2 x 0.8 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:
4.8 out of 5 stars
131 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
#467,697 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
There have been few books that have caught my attention, and beckoned me to keep reading, but Feast of Sorrow: A Novel of Ancient Rome by Crystal King did so. Her book is a captivating tale that centers around Apicus, a wealthy Roman, and his cook Thrasius. Apicus purchases Thrasius as a slave as he was looking for the best coquus (cook) available.Throughout her book the author references cooking or recipe notes attributed to Apricus allowing the reader to take a peek into the ancient world of Roman cookery. Of course this is fiction, but the fiction is based on fact, as there were cookbooks written by Apicus although they have disappeared into history. As the author writes in her "Author's Note" at the end of the book a cookbook was compiled in the third or fourth century based on Apicus' recipes.King based her book on actual fact, interweaving characters as needed to complete her story, and backs up her research with aforementioned "Author'a Note" found at the end of her book.If you love cooking, love ancient history, and love historic fiction you will love this book as much as I did.Highly recommend.Review written after downloading a galley from Edelweiss.
Feast of Sorrow is a brilliant work of Historical fiction which seamlessly interweaves fictional and historical characters and, in addition, provides an insight into how the Romans conducted their famous feasts, what foods they ate and how they were prepared.Apicius was a famous gourmand of first century A.D. Rome, the beginning of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. He wrote and published a number of cook books and was renowned for his cenas-the many course feasts that Romans ate while lounging on their triclinia.The story is told from the point of view of Thrasius, a freed slave who is the true genius behind Apicius’ culinary success. He begins from the time Apicius buys him in the year 1 BC.Apicius is extremely rich, having inherited 100 million denarii, and he is monumentally profligate, something that makes Thrasius uncomfortable. He has a villa in Baiae, a popular resort town and Apicius installs Thrasius there as his cook. His feasts are the talk of the town, with everyone vying for invitations.Apicius is married to Aelia, and they have a little daughter named Apicata. Thrasius soon becomes a favorite of the family, and falls in love with Apicata’s nursemaid, Passia. Baiae is idyllic, and Thrasius leads a privileged existence for a slave. Apicius, however, is not content. He wants to be famous. He wants to be he gastronomic advisor to Caesar. In pursuit of this ambition he brings his household to Rome and builds a cooking school, installing Thrasius as the instructor. As Thrasius’ fame spreads, Apicius’ rival, Publius Octavius seeks to buy him from Apicius but Apicius won’t sell him. Octavius is the gastronomic advisor to Augustus Caesar, and Apicius’ refusal angers Caesar’s wife, Livia, not a person whose enmity you would want to court. (The author appears to be of the “Livia was a monster†school. This makes for dramatic historical fiction but was probably contrary to fact. If anything, Livia may have actually been a moderating influence on both Augustus and Tiberius. Tiberius certainly became far more vicious after she died.)The infant, Apicata grows into a beautiful teenager, and, unfortunately she draws the attention of the ambitious Sajanus, a cousin of Aelia and a close friend of Augustus Caesar’s step-son and heir, Tiberius. Sejanus has damaging information on Apicius and he uses it to force him to give Apicata to him in marriage. I had read enough of Tacitus and Suetonius to realize that this story would not end well for Apicius and his family.Feast of Sorrow is a fascinating story and well told.
Crystal King has written an epic story of politics, romance, fabulous food, and relationships, causing the reader to be fully invested in all the people who inhabit her tale of Ancient Rome, from the slaves to the ruling class. It's a well-written book that thoroughly entertains while it also teaches about the culture, dangers, intrigues, and power plays during the reign of Augustus Caesar. Crystal has written a compelling and dramatic novel in which she describes the life of Marcus Gavius Apicius, the first-ever uber-wealthy foodie, and his chef Thrasius. Highly recommend!!
Like a great meal, a great book requires a masterful blending of ingredients. This book shows that mastery. The author begins with a fresh take on ancient Rome, setting her story in a Roman household instead of the imperial court or gladiatorial arena. She weaves the few surviving anecdotes about the life of Apicius into the story, along with details of everyday life that bring the story to life (this includes curse tablets, the lares and penates, and more). House slaves could become freedmen just as she describes. She develops intriguing and complex characters who face difficult situations. The story was engaging from the start and became even more so as it continued; I hoped for good outcomes for the most sympathetic characters, particularly Thrasius the cook and Apicata the daughter. The food descriptions are marvelous, although personally, I don’t think I would have enjoyed most Roman food! From what I’ve read elsewhere, the ever-present ingredient garum might have smelled like rotting fish, or, at best, Worcestershire sauce.An article I read some time ago said that historical novels can be divided up into four groups: good history/ bad story; bad history/ bad story; bad history/ good story; and good history/ good story. This is definitely both good history and good story!
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