A compelling romantic suspense...if you're a fan of age gap, forbidden love, family secrets, summer escape with slowburn tension that hooks you from the start. You'll want to read this Jane Eyre reimagining with a South Asian twist!What if Mr Rochester was Mr Raichura and Jane Eyre was Hema Pattni, a story set in South of France and England filled with East African Gujarati culture, Bollywood songs and delicious food?Escaping her unhappy home by taking a job as an au pair, orphan Hema Pattni thinks of her new post in southern France as a dream come true.
The family welcomes her with open arms, and her bright, inquisitive pupil, Amelie, is a delight. Even better, when her dashing employer, the wealthy and reticent Rahul Raichura, arrives at the estate, Hema finds herself drawn to his old-fashioned chivalry and twinkling smile. But a series of strange happenings threatens the summer's perfection as mysterious sightings of a lady in black increase. Determined to uncover the truth, Hema suspects the Raichuras may be hiding a secret - one even more serious than her own. What readers and reviewers are saying'Escape into a world of idyllic countryside, perfect weather and elegant dinner-parties, where guests wear couture sarees, listen to old Bollywood love-songs and dine on mouthwatering Gujarati specialities.
a complete sensual feast to evoke the sights, sounds and tastes of the world.'Book Reviewer'A stylishly written novel full of mystery and romance - a cleverly crafted mystery with a coming of age feel to it. It's a bit of a gem. Enjoy!'The Wishing Shelf Red Ribbon Winner 2021'This Jane Eyre-inspired romance with an Indian flavour will make the perfect light beach read.'The Brown Bronte ??Age Gap??Billionaire??Boss Employee??Forbidden Love??Disability Rep??South of France??Romantic Suspense ??Slow burn spicy NOTE: The Gujarati words in this book, can be found in the Glossary at the back.
A compelling romantic suspense...if you're a fan of age gap, forbidden love, family secrets, summer escape with slowburn tension that hooks you from the start. You'll want to read this Jane Eyre reimagining with a South Asian twist!What if Mr Rochester was Mr Raichura and Jane Eyre was Hema Pattni, a story set in South of France and England filled with East African Gujarati culture, Bollywood songs and delicious food?Escaping her unhappy home by taking a job as an au pair, orphan Hema Pattni thinks of her new post in southern France as a dream come true.
The family welcomes her with open arms, and her bright, inquisitive pupil, Amelie, is a delight. Even better, when her dashing employer, the wealthy and reticent Rahul Raichura, arrives at the estate, Hema finds herself drawn to his old-fashioned chivalry and twinkling smile. But a series of strange happenings threatens the summer's perfection as mysterious sightings of a lady in black increase. Determined to uncover the truth, Hema suspects the Raichuras may be hiding a secret - one even more serious than her own. What readers and reviewers are saying'Escape into a world of idyllic countryside, perfect weather and elegant dinner-parties, where guests wear couture sarees, listen to old Bollywood love-songs and dine on mouthwatering Gujarati specialities.
a complete sensual feast to evoke the sights, sounds and tastes of the world.'Book Reviewer'A stylishly written novel full of mystery and romance - a cleverly crafted mystery with a coming of age feel to it. It's a bit of a gem. Enjoy!'The Wishing Shelf Red Ribbon Winner 2021'This Jane Eyre-inspired romance with an Indian flavour will make the perfect light beach read.'The Brown Bronte ??Age Gap??Billionaire??Boss Employee??Forbidden Love??Disability Rep??South of France??Romantic Suspense ??Slow burn spicy NOTE: The Gujarati words in this book, can be found in the Glossary at the back.