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The Tea Gardens

By Fiona McIntosh
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The Tea Gardens by Fiona McIntosh is a romantic drama set in the early 20th century, following Dr. Isla Fenwick as she embarks on a journey from England to India. Driven by dreams of adventure and a desire to make a difference with her medical skills, Isla encounters cultural challenges and unexpected love in the mesmerising tea plantations of Assam. This captivating narrative weaves dreams, romance, and the beauty of an exotic landscape.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a blend of romance and historical fiction set against an exotic backdrop. You might be drawn to its rich depiction of early 20th-century India, alongside a compelling narrative of passion, adventure, and the intricate societal challenges faced by the characters.

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A heartbreaking story about the pursuit of passion by the bestselling author of The Chocolate Tin.

Spirited doctor Isla Fenwick is determined to work at the coalface of medicine in India before committing to life as a dutiful wife. With hopes of making a difference in the world, she sails to Calcutta to set up a midwifery clinic. There she will be forced to question her beliefs, her professionalism, and her romantic loyalties.

On a desperate rescue mission to save the one person who needs her the most, she travels into the foothills of the Himalayas to a tea plantation outside Darjeeling. At the roof of the world, where heaven and earth collide, Isla will be asked to pay the ultimate price for her passions.

From England's seaside town of Brighton to India's slums of Calcutta and the breathtaking Himalayan mountains, this is a wildly exciting novel of heroism, heartache, and healing, by the bestselling author of The Chocolate Tin.

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The Tea Gardens by Fiona McIntosh weaves a captivating romance set against the backdrop of colonial India. Readers have praised its richly detailed settings and deeply engaging storytelling. The narrative combines elements of adventure, cultural exploration, and personal growth, with the protagonist's journey resonating strongly with those who appreciate historical romance. McIntosh's ability to craft compelling characters and a vivid sense of place has been highlighted as major strengths in this novel.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143789833

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 April 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 292g

Pages: 416

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Fiction Fiona McIntosh General Fiction Historical Romance Penguin Books Romance

About the Author

Fiona McIntosh is an internationally and million-copy bestselling author of novels for adults and children across several genres. Alongside her highly successful historical fiction titles, for which she has been nominated at the Australian Book Industry Awards for commercial fiction book of the year, her popular Detective Jack Hawksworth series will soon be released across the UK. Several of her historical titles as well as the 'world of Hawksworth' crime novels have been optioned for the screen. Her debut children's picture book, Harry and Gran Bake a Cake, was published in 2025. Fiona roams the world for her research and lives between Adelaide in South Australia and Wiltshire in England.

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