Enticed by advertisements for a luxury retirement home in India, a group of strangers leave England to begin a new life. On arrival, however, they discover the palace is a shell of its former self, the staff are more than a little eccentric and the days of the Raj appear to be long gone.
Deborah Moggach is the author of many successful novels including Tulip Fever and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, which was made into a top-grossing film starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy and Maggie Smith. Her screenplays include the film of Pride and Prejudice, which was nominated for a BAFTA. She lives in Wales.
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"Delightful and entertaining" Mail on Sunday "Warm, wise, funny" Guardian "Superb... Moggach has served us a treat with this novel. Moving, sincere, funny" Independent on Sunday "A glorious romp that will inspire roars of recognition" Sunday Express "Funny and deeply poignant" Daily Mail
