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Title:	Mission House, The
Authors:	Davies, Carys
Genre:	Fiction
Pages:	246
Year:	2020
Language:	English
Description:	Ooty, a former British hill station in southern India, is just what the doctor ordered. Hilary Byrd is overdue for a rest from the bruising challenges of 21st century London and Ooty promises the quiet, tranquil life he so desperately needs. Befriended by the Padre and his adopted daughter Priscilla with whom he falls in love, Hilary is drawn into a gentle, blinkered existence that is oblivious to the brewing political and religious tensions. Poignant and understated, this is a nuanced story that weaves the British imperial past with the new realities of contemporary India.
Categories:	Fiction, Culture/Ethnic/Racial, Love story, Political, Religion, India, 2023 Titles

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By: NAP 016		2024-08-29 13:50:20

This was a very loved read by our group. The language the author uses is beautiful in its construction.

By: WAIKA 004		2024-08-29 13:47:24

Once again a good discussion. It was a very interesting, if sad, read.

By: CHCH 503		2024-07-31 13:25:45

Loved the quirkiness of this book. Interesting characters who are finding their way.

By: TAUR 004		2024-07-15 12:20:17

Unusual book - a gentle read but one which contained some confronting issues. Very contemporary.

By: AUCK 135		2024-05-06 11:18:34

A beautifully constructed story with strong, colourful characters. We felt that the story had a surreal quality.

By: FEILD 001		2024-04-22 13:21:13

Everyone enjoyed the book but some were confused with the ending.

By: WELL 168		2024-02-21 13:46:23

Much enjoyed by all. Good discussion took place.

By: WHITIAN 003		2023-11-15 10:24:12

A very "quirky" story, very sad in its portrayal of a lonely old man who thought he would find happiness in a strange new land. The ending was so pitiful and sad!

By: MOTUK 001		2023-04-12 14:01:03

Very varied opinions of this book gave rise to a most enjoyable discussion. A couple of people didn't get into it and gave up. Others enjoyed it very much - its ability to make Ooty seem so lifelike and the characters good and troubled, with the hints that something catastrophic was going to happen. How cleverly the author used minimal words to draw characters and situations...

By: AUCK 071		2022-10-05 12:03:35

So many layers in so small a book. Very well-written and crafted. Lovely development of characters and full of subtle points. Deserves slow and careful reading. We had a wonderful discussion.

By: CHCH 532		2022-09-28 11:28:42

Very readable - lots of conversation. Everyone had read it.

By: WELL 041		2022-04-27 16:34:46

We all enjoyed 'The Mission House'. Seemingly a simple story, but such a strong and powerful tale. All the characters in the book were skilfully described, and crafted into a beautiful but sad story.