Reviews
"I always wish for books like this, but they are rare -- a beautifully written, compelling saga that is impossible to put down. It's about ambition, love, survival, and the friendship of three women who leave England for the exotic and sometimes frightening adventure of India. Reading this is an escape to another place and time where friends and romance are waiting." -- Delia Ephron, "With lavishly detailed settings and every character, however marginal, fleshed out to perfection, Gregson's historical novel is a sweeping, emotional read" -- Booklist, "With lavishly detailed settings and every character, however marginal, fleshed out to perfection, Gregson's historical novel is a sweeping, emotional read" --Booklist, "This is the kind of book I always hope to find&When I got to page 3, I wrote in my notes, 'I may fall in love with this book.' And I did." [Richmond] Record-Courier, "This is the kind of book I always hope to find...When I got to page 3, I wrote in my notes, 'I may fall in love with this book.' And I did." - [Richmond] Record-Courier, "I felt like I'd packed a steamer trunk and was part of the group going out to India. What a gorgeous read. Exciting, romantic, unpredictable, and funny. I didn't want it to end." -- Tracey Ullman, "With lavishly detailed settings and every character, however marginal, fleshed out to perfection, Gregson's historical novel is a sweeping, emotional read"-- Booklist, "an absorbing international period drama...Gregson's rich imagery, strong characters and gripping plot make this a resonant page-turner." -- Publishers Weekly, "This is the kind of book I always hope to find…When I got to page 3, I wrote in my notes, 'I may fall in love with this book.' And I did." [Richmond] Record-Courier, "I always wish for books like this, but they are rare -- a beautifully written, compelling saga that is impossible to put down. It's about ambition, love, survival, and the friendship of three women who leave England for the exotic and sometimes frightening adventure of India. Reading this is an escape to another place and time where friends and romance are waiting."-- Delia Ephron, "This is the kind of book I always hope to find…When I got to page 3, I wrote in my notes, 'I may fall in love with this book.' And I did." [Richmond]Record-Courier, "I felt like I'd packed a steamer trunk and was part of the group going out to India. What a gorgeous read. Exciting, romantic, unpredictable, and funny. I didn't want it to end."-- Tracey Ullman
