Nikki May, bestselling author of "Wahala" and "This Motherless Land," delves into her reimagining of Jane Austen's "Mansfield Park." She shares her personal connections to Austen and how themes of belonging and social class shape her narrative. The conversation touches on the interplay of race and identity through family dynamics, highlighted by the complex bond between cousins Funke and Liv. Nikki also discusses how cultural culinary experiences influence identity and character development, enriching both her stories and Austen's timeless themes.