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Discover the enchanting narrative of "A Touch of India" by Valerie Britton-Wilson, where captivating storytelling meets the vibrant tapestry of modern India. This must-read book, published in 2021 by Bloomings Books Pty Ltd, reveals the profound challenges and charms encountered by the author as she uncovers her mother Pearl’s journey in end-of-Empire Bombay. Pearl, a talented journalist for the Times of India during the 1940s, experiences a whirlwind romance with a brilliant pianist, offering readers a glimpse into a rich, multilayered past.
With 230 pages filled with vivid descriptions and introspective travel anecdotes, this mesmerizing tale intertwines love letters and personal reflections, capturing the essence of being an Anglo-Indian woman amid societal complexities. As the author shares her two-decade-long relationship with this fascinating country, readers are invited to explore themes of heritage, identity, and the vibrant world of textiles and clothing which the author passionately pursued.
Join Valerie on her journey through love, loss, and self-discovery in "A Touch of India", where history meets personal narrative, providing an engaging blend of humor and heartfelt moments. Perfect for anyone interested in Indian culture, history, or engaging memoirs, this book is a treasure trove waiting to be explored.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780645070583 | Year: 2021 | Publisher: Bloomings Books Pty Ltd | Pages: 230
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780645070583
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomings Books Pty Ltd
Pages: 230
Description:
In A Touch of India, Valerie Britton-Wilson discovers the challenges and charms of modern India whilst uncovering the life of her mother Pearl, a young Anglo-Indian woman growing up in end-of-Empire Bombay.
Pearl was a journalist with the Times of India in the 1940s who unexpectedly fell in love with a brilliant Cambridge pianist on leave from fighting the Japanese in the jungles of Burma.
The author soon finds herself falling in love with India, which resulted in her launching a textile and clothing business.
Pearl's descriptions, and the discovery of touching love letters, are interwoven with the author's experiences over two decades of working in this sometimes difficult but always fascinating country. There is a search for an elusive ancestor, a tragic dowry murder and insights into being a Chutney Mary (of mixed blood). A touch of history, a touch of travel, a touch of textiles, of humorous and touching anecdotes and much more....
With 230 pages filled with vivid descriptions and introspective travel anecdotes, this mesmerizing tale intertwines love letters and personal reflections, capturing the essence of being an Anglo-Indian woman amid societal complexities. As the author shares her two-decade-long relationship with this fascinating country, readers are invited to explore themes of heritage, identity, and the vibrant world of textiles and clothing which the author passionately pursued.
Join Valerie on her journey through love, loss, and self-discovery in "A Touch of India", where history meets personal narrative, providing an engaging blend of humor and heartfelt moments. Perfect for anyone interested in Indian culture, history, or engaging memoirs, this book is a treasure trove waiting to be explored.
Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780645070583 | Year: 2021 | Publisher: Bloomings Books Pty Ltd | Pages: 230
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780645070583
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bloomings Books Pty Ltd
Pages: 230
Description:
In A Touch of India, Valerie Britton-Wilson discovers the challenges and charms of modern India whilst uncovering the life of her mother Pearl, a young Anglo-Indian woman growing up in end-of-Empire Bombay.
Pearl was a journalist with the Times of India in the 1940s who unexpectedly fell in love with a brilliant Cambridge pianist on leave from fighting the Japanese in the jungles of Burma.
The author soon finds herself falling in love with India, which resulted in her launching a textile and clothing business.
Pearl's descriptions, and the discovery of touching love letters, are interwoven with the author's experiences over two decades of working in this sometimes difficult but always fascinating country. There is a search for an elusive ancestor, a tragic dowry murder and insights into being a Chutney Mary (of mixed blood). A touch of history, a touch of travel, a touch of textiles, of humorous and touching anecdotes and much more....