"It's no surprise this gorgeous book was shortlisted for the Australian Vogel Literary Award. The Spoon and The Sea touches on every emotion - brilliant and evocative - following the tender-hearted journey of a mother and her estranged son. Caplin weaves an unforgettable story."
- Rochelle B. Weinstein, bestselling author of This Is Not How It Ends

Ashi has always lived between worlds: the Arab island of Zanzibar where he was raised by his father, and the Jewish heritage of his British mother, Rose, who left when he was a child. Now, as Rose slips into the haze of dementia, she and Ashi begin an emotional journey to trace the fragments of a life lived apart.

From the leafy streets of Golders Green to the battle-scarred streets of British Mandate Palestine, through the spice markets of Zanzibar and into the soul of Jerusalem, The Spoon and the Sea is a sweeping, intimate novel about the fragile threads that bind us across generations, time and distance.

Inspired by true events and named a finalist for The Vogel Literary Award, this novel explores the ache of separation, the power of storytelling, and the possibility of healing before time runs out.

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• Publication Date: September 2, 2025
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• Print Length: 360 Pages
• File Size: 485 KB