In 'The Taste of Ginger,' Preeti Desai's life is a patchwork of two worlds after her family's migration from India to America. Her choices strain familial ties, leaving her isolated with her career as her only solace. A devastating accident draws her back to India, confronting her with the estranged family she left behind. As she navigates the labyrinth of her past, the clash of cultures, and the weight of tradition, Preeti faces the ultimate quest to define 'home.' In her debut novel, Mansi Shah weaves an intricate tale of identity, belonging, and the intricate flavors of life caught between two disparate worlds.