Heat And Dust

Name: Heat And Dust
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780349000138
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By Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

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Summary

Heat and Dust by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala is a captivating story that weaves together two parallel narratives set in India. The novel explores the experiences of a young woman in the 1970s who retraces the steps of her step-grandmother, Olivia, in the 1920s, revealing how both women's paths intertwine with the culture and complexities of Indian society. Through their journeys, the novel delves into themes of passion, societal expectations, and the collision of British and Indian cultures.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by tales that interweave past and present, blending romance, cultural exploration, and historical intrigue. Set in both 1920s colonial India and the 1970s, it offers a rich portrayal of the complexities of human relationships and cultural encounters.

Heat And Dust

* A profound and powerful novel, winner of the Booker Prize in 1975

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The beautiful, spoiled, and bored Olivia, married to a civil servant, outrages society in the tiny, suffocating town of Satipur by eloping with an Indian prince. Fifty years later, her step-granddaughter goes back to the heat, the dust, and the squalor of the bazaars to solve the enigma of Olivia's scandal.

A superb book. A complex story line, handled with dazzling assurance ...moving and profound. Ruth Prawer Jhabvala has not only written a love story, she has also exposed the soul and nerve ends of a fascinating and compelling country. This is a book of cool, controlled brilliance. It is a jewel to be treasured. THE TIMES

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Heat and Dust by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala offers a richly woven narrative exploring cultural and temporal contrasts between colonial and contemporary India. Reviews often praise its intricate storytelling and evocative depiction of the socio-political landscape. The novel is widely appreciated for its deep character development and insightful examination of personal and cultural conflicts.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349000138

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala is an award-winning screen writer and novelist.