Description
Discover 'Staying On', a captivating novel by the acclaimed author of the Raj Quartet, which won the prestigious Booker Prize. Set in the quaint hill town of Pangkot, this B-format paperback (ISBN: 9780099443193) beautifully illustrates the life of Tusker and Lily Smalley as they choose to remain in India after Tusker's retirement from the British Army. This delightful read unravels the eccentricities of its charming characters and the vivid backdrop of a fading empire. With the formidable Mrs Bhoolabhoy as their landlady, the couple navigates the complexities of love and life, making this book both humorous and profoundly moving. Perfect for readers seeking a rich literary experience, 'Staying On' offers an engrossing portrait of enduring love and cultural nuances. Published by RANDOM HOUSE UK in 2002, this brand new paperback edition is a must-have for literature enthusiasts. Dive into the immersive world of 'Staying On' and enjoy a trip back in time, as this novel captures the essence of an unforgettable forty-year love affair amidst historical change. Order now to explore the pathos and humor that define this extraordinary tale. Fast shipping options available for your convenience, ensuring you receive your copy in no time!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099443193
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2002
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Description:
From the author of the Raj Quartet - dramatised for Radio Four The winner of the Booker Prize 'A rich and joyful book' - Sunday Times
Tusker and Lily Smalley stayed on in India. Given the chance to return 'home' when Tusker, once a Colonel in the British Army, retired, they chose instead to remain in the small hill town of Pangkot, with its eccentric inhabitants and archaic rituals left over from the days of the Empire. Only the tyranny of their landlady, the imposing Mrs Bhoolabhoy, threatens to upset the quiet rhythm of their days.
Both funny and deeply moving, Staying On is a unique, engrossing portrait of the end of an empire and of a forty-year love affair.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099443193
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2002
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Description:
From the author of the Raj Quartet - dramatised for Radio Four The winner of the Booker Prize 'A rich and joyful book' - Sunday Times
Tusker and Lily Smalley stayed on in India. Given the chance to return 'home' when Tusker, once a Colonel in the British Army, retired, they chose instead to remain in the small hill town of Pangkot, with its eccentric inhabitants and archaic rituals left over from the days of the Empire. Only the tyranny of their landlady, the imposing Mrs Bhoolabhoy, threatens to upset the quiet rhythm of their days.
Both funny and deeply moving, Staying On is a unique, engrossing portrait of the end of an empire and of a forty-year love affair.