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Bit by bit, Michael Paterniti learns more about the history of the betrayal of Ambrosio Molinos, and finally gets the chance to taste the master cheesemaker's famous creation.

In the picturesque Spanish village of Guzm谩n, villagers have gathered for centuries in 'the telling room' to share their stories. It was here, in the summer of 2000, that Michael Paterniti listened as Ambrosio Molinos de las Heras spun an odd and compelling tale about a cheese made from an ancient family recipe. Reputed to be among the finest in the world - one bite could conjure long-lost memories. But then, Ambrosio said, things had gone horribly wrong.

Paterniti was hooked. Relocating his young family to Guzm谩n, he was soon sucked into the heart of an unfolding mystery - a blood feud that includes accusations of betrayal and theft, death threats, and a murder plot. As the village began to spill its long-held secrets, Paterniti found himself implicated in the very story he was writing.

Michael Paterniti is a journalist and has been nominated eight times for the National Magazine Award. One of his stories was chosen for True Stories: A Century of Literary Non-fiction, joining four other writers as the best examples of literary journalism from the last hundred years. He is also the author of the New York Times bestselling book Driving Mr Albert. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

Reader: Will Adamsdale
Abridged by Eileen Horne
Produced by Clive Brill
A Pacificus production for 大象传媒 Radio 4.

15 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Will Adamsdale
Producer Clive Brill
Abridger Eileen Horne
Author Michael Paterniti

Broadcasts

  • Thu 9 Jan 2014 09:45
  • Fri 10 Jan 2014 00:30
  • Thu 22 Nov 2018 14:45
  • Fri 23 Nov 2018 02:45

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