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In a world that speaks a thousand tongues, the universal language is a shared meal. Canada 1788. Jian Chen, a skilled artisan from Guangdong, is hired to build a ship at the remote fur-trading post of Nootka Sound. He arrives alone, unable to speak a word of English, surrounded by the towering evergreens and rough-edged men of the Pacific Northwest. Isolated by language and culture, his only comfort is the familiar taste of home, cooked over a small, private fire. But when the aroma of his cooking draws the curiosity of a Hawaiian sailor, then a Scottish carpenter, and then a Nuu-chah-nulth hunter, a simple idea is born-a kitchen. What starts as a humble lean-to becomes the beating heart of the settlement, a place where a whaler can confess his fears, a botanist can marvel at new spices, and a lonely trader's wife can find a kindred spirit. Through shared stories and his innovative fusion of Chinese tradition with local ingredients, Jian's kitchen becomes a beacon of community. But as the seasons turn, the settlement is tested by fierce storms, deep isolation, and the threat of starvation. Jian must use all his resilience and the bonds he has forged to help his newfound family survive the long, dark winter-and discover that home isn't a place you find, but a world you build together, one bowl at a time. A poignant and uplifting historical novel, The Nootka Sound Kitchen is a celebration of resilience, the power of food to bridge cultures, and the quiet magic of finding your place in the world.

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Bungen Lee (pen name) has always had a passion for writing. As a child, he would spend countless hours scribbling stories in his notebook, often to the neglect of his schoolwork. However, it wasn't until later in life that Bungen realized that writing was his true calling. Despite his love for writing, Bungen pursued a career in engineering, where he worked tirelessly as an engineer for many years. However, his desire to write never waned, and he spent every free moment honing his craft. He attended writing workshops, read every book on the craft of writing, and even took a course on creative writing online. As an Asian Canadian writer, Bungen has always been interested in exploring the complexities of identity and culture in his writing. His stories often delve into the experiences of immigrants and their families, as well as the challenges of navigating life in a multicultural society.

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