The Lost Chef by Capt R. G. Bamboat. Published in 2018 by Notion Press, Old No. 38, New No. 6, McNichols Road, Chetpet, Madras 600031. Pp: 284. Price: Rs 360.
The blurb for The Lost Chef describes its author, Capt R. G. Bamboat (pictured), as a "boring, Indian, Parsi male. He captains a ship as a profession, and flies small planes (whenever he can) as his passion.” His varied interests include writing, sailing, planting trees, food and cooking.
Judging from this extraordinary work of fiction, the good captain also has a vivid imagination, a wry sense of humor and the ability......