It takes them a while to become intimate, and the scenes leading to that moment are sweetly depicted, but this is really a story of laylas and maniks life in the tea plantation, with the transition from colonialism providing a backdrop that comes. Patel has won several awards for creative writing and is a trained graphic and architectural designer. Her second book, song of the flame tree, is a prequel that will be out next year. I have never forgotten her vivid descriptions of india and the wonders she depicted on the pages of books such as the far pavilions and. Shona patel, the daughter of an assam tea planter, drew upon her personal observations and experiences to create the vivid characters and setting for her critically acclaimed debut novel teatime for the firefly. Teatime for the firefly by shona patel librarything. Teatime for the firefly is a charming tale of unexpected romance between two misfits in traditional indian society. Teatime for the firefly, book by shona patel paperback. The dense rainforests of assam where i was born and raised is firefly country. Teatime for the firefly by shona patel is an interesting womens fiction set in 1940s india. Shona patel s debut novel is a fishoutofwater love story told partially through letters, and set within an exotic and enchanting world where social upheaval and the threat of world war ii lingers on their doorstep. Teatime for the firefly by shona patel dear author. Despite being born under an inauspicious horoscope, she is raised to be educated and independent by her eccentric grandfather. It seems shona patel has tamed the english language into complete submission and can do whatever she likes with ither seamless writing is an absolute pleasure to read.
Teatime for the firefly shona patel 9780778315476 netgalley. Teatime for the firefly by shona patel paperback 20. I was pleasantly surprised how much i enjoyed reading this book, especially at the beginning. Jan 29, 2018 my debut novel published by harlequin mira september 24, 20. The author shona patel was inspired by her grandparents life when she penned this novel down. Teatime for the firefly is a debut novel from shona patel that was published last year. This novel picks up the tradition of writing about british colonialism with that same romanticism mixed with realism that made her books. I recommend this book, not just for the well told love story, but for the pageturning events. In the mid1940s, an unconventional young indian woman manages to defy the odds and her own inauspicious legacy to marry the man of her dreams, then must adjust to life in a remote tea garden amid the nationalistic, racial and religious discord of the times. A lyrical novel that touches on themes both huge and intimate and, like layla, is so quietly bold.
My name is layla and i was born under an unlucky star. Shona patel teatime for the firefly paperback average rating. Teatime for the firefly kindle edition by patel, shona. Dec 30, 20 teatime for the firefly is accurately categorized as historical fiction rather than genre romance, and while the relationship between layla and manik is important to the story, there is little conflict since they are married early in the book. Shona patel, the daughter of an assam tea planter, drew upon her personal observations and experiences to create the vivid characters and setting for teatime for the firefly. The book is set in the 1940s and beautifully describes that time. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I have never forgotten her vivid descriptions of india and the wonders she depicted on the pages of books such as the far pavilions and shadow of the moon. You see this makes her an unlucky one according to local superstition, and the hindu horoscope. Her second novel flame tree road was published in june 2015. I found this book very easy to read quickly both the charactarisation and flow of the story were good and easy to keep track of.
Teatime for the firefly is a story set in the lush and green tea plantations of northeastern india in 1947. For fans of alka joshis the henna artist, comes a compelling love story set against a culture grounded in tradition, ab. Teatime for the firefly by shona patel paperback 208. This is a beautifully written account of life in assam during the 1940s, from the point of view of a girl growing to womanhood in a privileged but unusual household. Teatime for the firefly is accurately categorized as historical fiction rather than genre romance, and while the relationship between layla and. Teatime for the firefly by shona patel overview for fans of alka joshis the henna artist, comes a compelling love story set against a culture grounded in tradition, about to be changed forever in the onslaught of wwii. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home. This novel picks up the tradition of writing about british colonialism with that same romanticism mixed with realism that made her books so riveting. Sep 24, 20 shona patel is the author of the critically acclaimed novel teatime for the firefly harlequinmira october 20. Teatime for the firefly 9780778315476 by patel, shona and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. About this book for fans of alka joshis the henna artist, comes a compelling love story set against a culture grounded in tradition, about to be changed forever in the onslaught of wwii. Shona patel s debut novel is a fishoutofwater love story told partially through letters, and set within an exotic and enchanting world where social. But everything began to change for me one spring day in 1943. Teatime for the firefly palmetto library consortium overdrive.
Jan 01, 20 teatime for the firefly by shona patel is an interesting womens fiction set in 1940s india. I am almost certain that i will love the written version of this book but the na. Teatime for the firefly is accurately categorized as historical fiction rather than genre romance, and while the relationship between layla and manik is important to the story, there is little conflict since they are married early in the book. Buy a cheap copy of teatime for the firefly book by shona patel. During this volatile and transitional time in the countrys fight for independence, layla is astrologically doomed never to marry. Patel s remarkable debut effortlessly transports readers back to india on the brink of independence fans of romantic womens fiction will be enchanted by teatime for the firefly s enthralling characters, exotic setting, and evocative writing style. Lovely descriptions and anecdotes of conditions and life for the people of the tea plantations. Events are seen through the eyes of layla, an indian girl who was born at an unlucky time. Author of the critically acclaimed teatime for the firefly and flame tree road miraharper collins, july, 2015. Teatime for the firefly ebook by shona patel 9781460319291.
Sep 24, 20 buy the paperback book teatime for the firefly by shona patel at indigo. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Teatime for the firefly by shona patel booksamillion. Now living in the us, she brings in some vivid memories of assam in her first novel, teatime for the firefly, a poignant love story set in a remote tea. May 27, 2015 shona patel grew up on a tea estate in assam. Shona patels debut novel is a fishoutofwater love story told partially through letters, and set within an exotic and enchanting world where social. Teatime for the firefly by shona patel, paperback barnes. Patel was born and raised in a remote tea plantation in assam, india. Teatime for the firefly by shona patel, 20, harlequin enterprises, limited edition, in english. Condition good isbn 10 0778315479 isbn 9780778315476 seller. Discover delightful childrens books with amazon book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new amazon book box prime. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home computers. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home computers todays deals new.
Shona patels teatime for the firefly, a transporting novel of 1940s india. Teatime for the firefly creates a vivid portrayal of the exotic world of the assam tea plantations and indian life. Teatime for the firefly book foremost municipal library. An honors graduate in english literature from calcutta university, ms. Patels remarkable debut effortlessly transports readers back to india on the brink of independence fans of romantic womens fiction will be enchanted by teatime for the fireflys enthralling characters, exotic setting, and evocative writing style. My sister and i liked to trap fireflies and drop them inside the pipelike stems of the papaya plant, where they glowed an eerie green. Maniks career and arranged marriage were charted for success. Read teatime for the firefly by shona patel available from rakuten kobo. Sep 24, 20 teatime for the firefly is a charming tale of unexpected romance between two misfits in traditional indian society. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading teatime for the firefly. Shon patel writes a powerful story about india and especially the tea plantations in assam. It piqued my interest because it is set in 1940s assam.
Condition very good isbn 10 0778315479 isbn 9780778315476 seller. Teatime for the firefly audiobook by shona patel cover art. Teatime for the firefly by shona patel, 9780778315476, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I am almost certain that i will love the written version of this book but the narrator in this audible. Discover teatime for the firefly as its meant to be heard, narrated by marisa vitali. Teatime for the firefly by shona patel trade paper for. As a planters daughter, all her early memories are of a childhood surrounded by tea gardens and of course, lots of assam tea. You see this makes her an unlucky one according to local superstition, and.
Shona patel acclaimed author of teatime for the firefly and flame tree road raconteur, wannabe chef, assam tea advocate. Teatime for the firefly by patel, shona book condition. This seller has earned a 2 of 5 stars rating from biblio customers. Simply stated, teatime for the firefly is a true treasure. For fans of alka joshis the henna artist, comes a compelling love story set against a culture grounded in tradition, about to be changed forever in the onslaught of wwii. Teatime for the firefly book ramsey county library. Now living in the us, she brings in some vivid memories of assam in her first novel, teatime for the firefly, a poignant love story set in a remote tea estate in assam. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays. Teatime for the firefly ocean county library overdrive. For a young girl growing up in india, this is bad news. Teatime for the firefly palmetto library consortium. The first thing we learn is that layla roy was born under an unlucky star, that makes her a manglik,which is bad news for her.
We see assam through laylas eyes and when she moves to aynakhal, we get a great looksee into the colonial society of the tea plantations. Teatime for the firefly by shona patel trade paper for sale. In many ways this book is like reading a beautifully written travel brochure which captures a place, a time. Oct 04, 20 by shona patel, author of teatime for the firefly. Oct 03, 20 please stop by my book addiction and more on 10 1020 for a visit with debut author shona patel, capturing history in the strokes of a story my thoughts. The writing is beautiful, and i learned a great deal about india during the colonial period in the 1940s.
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