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The Tea Planter's Wife

The mesmerising escapist historical romance that became a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller
By Dinah Jefferies
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The Tea Planter's Wife by Dinah Jefferies is an evocative historical fiction set in 1920s Ceylon. The novel follows the life of Gwen, a young Englishwoman, who marries a charming tea plantation owner. She is faced with a host of cultural challenges and family secrets that threaten to unravel her world in this richly atmospheric tale.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to historical fiction that weaves intricate personal dramas against the lush and evocative backdrop of 1920s Ceylon. Its exploration of themes like love, betrayal, and cultural tensions is set in a vividly described plantation setting that heightens the emotional stakes, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate richly detailed narratives.

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Presents a haunting, tender portrait of a woman forced to choose between her duty as a wife and her instinct as a mother.

Two newlyweds- practically strangers, deeply in love, and each hiding a secret from the other . . .

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The story of a young woman's journey through love, motherhood, and loss in 1920s Ceylon.

Nineteen-year-old Gwendolyn Hooper is newly married to a rich and charming widower, eager to join him on his tea plantation, determined to be the perfect wife and mother.

But life in Ceylon is not what Gwen expected. The plantation workers are resentful, the neighbours treacherous. And there are clues to the past—a dusty trunk of dresses, an overgrown gravestone in the grounds—that her husband refuses to discuss.

Just as Gwen finds her feet, disaster strikes. She faces a terrible choice, hiding the truth from almost everyone, but a secret this big can't stay buried forever...

The Tea Planter's Wife by Dinah Jefferies weaves a poignant story of love, mystery, and the depths of human resilience.

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ISBN: 9780241969557

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

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Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 311g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Dinah Jefferies was born in Malaysia and moved to England at the age of nine. She has worked in education, lived in a commune and exhibited work as an artist. Dinah's first novel,The Separation, was published by Viking in 2014; The Tea Planter's Wife is her second novel. She is a contributor to the Guardian and other newspapers and lives in Gloucestershire with her husband www.dinahjefferies.com @DinahJefferies

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