To evade her mother's clutches, Teresa, aged 14, is taken by her father to India to live with her half-sister. But this novel was written in the late 40s, so no planes, but train, boat and more trains and when they arrive, things are not as expected. Journey and events slowly unfold with evocative descriptions of people, place and landscape. India breathes, as do the characters. This gem, recently re-published, is worth seeking out.
(Jenny Baker - bwl 50 March 2009 ) |
