A fiction sampler for book clubs ebook written by alex brunkhorst, karma brown, mary kubica, jason mott, heather gudenkauf, anne girard, kimberly belle, paula treick deboard, shona patel. Teatime for the firefly by shona patel, paperback barnes. Author of the critically acclaimed teatime for the firefly and flame tree road miraharper collins, july, 2015. As a planters daughter, all her early memories are of a childhood surrounded by tea gardens and of course, lots of assam tea. For a young girl growing up in india, this is bad news. Her second book, song of the flame tree, is a prequel that will be out next year. Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations. Teatime for the firefly is an engrossing and beautifully written story of a young woman who finds love, adventure, and a new life with her husband on a tea plantation in a remote area of india in the 1940s. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Intellectual dishonesty, i despise intellectual dishonest, and that is what i felt this author wrote. Her first novel was the acclaimed teatime for the firefly.
In 2005, she started doc420, a pioneering practice that recommends medical cannabis or medical marijuana as an alternative to pharmaceutical drugs. Patel has been a licensed and boardcertified physician in california since 2004. The characters are fully formed, the imagery is strong and the story is well developed throughout with an especially strong conclusion which opens the door to future books. 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. Join facebook to connect with shona patel and others you may know. Published on august 8, 20 september 24, 20 by shona patel 18 comments the gorgeous book cover designed by the talented art team at harlequinmira the big day is here. For a young girl growing up in india in a time where womens lives were predeterminedif not by the stars, then by centuries of family tradition and social orderthis is bad news. Shona patel although flame tree road is a prequel it is written as a stand alone so you can happily read it before teatime. Shona patels biography, bibliography, list of books, with the current titles, summaries, covers, excerpts, author notes, and availability. In a tiny village where society is ruled by a caste system and women are defined solely by marriage, young biren roy dreams of forging a new destiny.
From the acclaimed author of teatime for the firefly comes the story of a man with dreams of changing the world. Moreover, it is written by an author of indian origin, telling the fictionalized story of her parents and larger family. Shona patel author of teatime for the firefly goodreads. Upcoming events for western ma book club meetup in sunderland, ma. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the next page. Author shona patels complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. An influential, wellread man, he is dadmoshai to layla. The author presents a slideshow and signs her first novel teatime for the firefly.
Shona patels debut novel is a fishoutofwater love story told partially through letters, and set within an exotic and enchanting world where social. Hello, we are a group of women interested in casually reading literature and sharing our thoughts and insights about the novels. She brings life to her characters so that the reader can identify with them. Shona patel, the daughter of an assam tea planter, draws upon her personal observations and experiences to create. Teatime for the firefly my name is layla and i was born under an unlucky star.
Shona patel, an honors graduate in english literature from calcutta university, has won several awards for creative writing and is a trained graphic and architectural designer. Shona patels book is a most enjoyable, easy read novel. Shona patel author 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. 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. About shona patel shona patel, an honors graduate in english literature from calcutta university, has won several awards for creative writing and is a trained graphic and architectural designer. Teatime for the firefly is a charming tale of unexpected romance between two misfits in traditional indian society. Despite being born under an inauspicious horoscope, she is raised to be educated and independent by her eccentric grandfather.
Teatime for the firefly by patel, shona 20 paperback. From the acclaimed author of teatime for the firefly comes the story of a man with dreams of changing the world, who finds himself changed by love 1870s india. The daughter of a tea planter, she drew upon her personal observations and experiences to create the vivid characters and setting for the story. Shona patel booksigning shona patels newest book would make a perfect summer read. The authors colorful depictions of the villages and the perseverance and humble nature of the people created a compulsion to learn more about the people and places. Shona patel was born and raised in a remote tea plantation in assam, india. 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. Buy a cheap copy of teatime for the firefly book by shona patel. Browse shona patels bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.
Shona patels 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. The two novels enhance each other,more although flame tree road is a prequel it is written as a stand alone so you can happily read it before teatime. When this book appeared on netgalley i was intrigued. I highly recommend shona patels debut novel, teatime for the firefly. Hi shonai found your novel in the new books section of my library in chapel hill, north carolina and it kept me til the early hours. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The story line follows a young indian couple as they make their way assimilating in the 1940s british run tea plantations. She is a licensed and boardcertified physician in the state of california who recommends medical. Debut author shona patel on teatime for the firefly. In many ways this book is like reading a beautifully written travel brochure which. There is so much interesting history, worldbuilding and character development in this book that readers will forgive the occasional slow pacing and the subtle transition midbook as to the type of story being told. Her lyrical prose takes you on an intriguing journey into life in assum, where the best tea in.
Flame tree road takes places in india at the turn of the 20th. Happy reading and congratulations on winning a copy. An honors graduate in english literature from calcutta university, ms. The inspiration behind my book teatime for the firefly. But everything began to change for me one spring day in 1943, when three unconnected incidents, like tiny droplets on a lily leaf, tipped and rolled into one. Shona patel teatime for the firefly changing hands. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography.
Im always looking for unusual historicals, and a book set in 1940s india certainly qualifies. After reading her first book, i purchased flame tree road because i could not wait to read the back story. Flame tree road for fans of alka joshis the henna artist, shona patel brings you the story of a man with dreams of changing the world, who finds himself changed by love. Teatime for the firefly ebook by shona patel rakuten kobo. Kindle book overdrive read adobe epub ebook 814 kb. Teatime for the firefly by shona patel reading guidebook. Upcoming events western ma book club meetup sunderland. So much so, i immediately began reading shona patels first book teatime for the firefly, which is a prequel to flame tree road. The letters still dont speak of love but layla holds a slim hope in her heart that someday they will. Besides the white china also allows you to admire the rich coppery red infusion as it seeps into your cup highly recommended. Patel was born and raised in a remote tea plantation in assam, india.
The daughter of a tea planter, she drew upon her personal observations and experiences to create the vivid characters and setting for teatime for the firefly. Teatime for the firefly shona patel presents her debut novel teatime for the firefly. Many of you wrote asking me about the cool bihu bold mug featured on this video. I was not disappointed it was quite the bittersweet love story of how layla from teatime for the firefly actually came to be the young girl born under an. Lovely descriptions and anecdotes of conditions and life for the people of the tea plantations. While this is happening maniks intended finds a new groom and calls off their engagement. Layla roy is an orphan whos been brought up by her progressive grandfather. Flame tree road by shona patel reading guidebook club. For fans of alka joshis the henna artist, comes a compelling love story set against a culture grounded in tradition, ab. Patel has won several awards for creative writing and is a trained graphic and architectural designer. We all can contribute to choosing the books we read. Shona patels teatime for the firefly, a transporting novel of 1940s india looking at an unopened copy of teatime for the firefly, you may take it to be a delicate work of womens literature, something involving teadrinking and love letters, perhaps with an international flair. Shona patel, the daughter of an assam tea planter, drew upon her personal observations. Read teatime for the firefly by shona patel available from rakuten kobo.
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