The India House - Softcover
The locals call it 'The India House'. But they have little to do with the three women who live there: grandmother, mother and daughter.
Old Mrs Covington dreams of India and the days of the Raj. Her daughter Evelyn watches obsessively over eighteen-year-old Julia. Julia's tutor, Mr Henry, has been instructed to keep her in a state of 'innocence'. Every day he censors the newspaper and reports a sanitised version to the family.
But it is 1956 and Britain is changing. Mrs Covington may shut out the modern world, but she cannot prevent the arrival of her son Roland, and her handsome grandson, James. The fragile paradise the women have constructed is about to be changed forever.
Old Mrs Covington dreams of India and the days of the Raj. Her daughter Evelyn watches obsessively over eighteen-year-old Julia. Julia's tutor, Mr Henry, has been instructed to keep her in a state of 'innocence'. Every day he censors the newspaper and reports a sanitised version to the family.
But it is 1956 and Britain is changing. Mrs Covington may shut out the modern world, but she cannot prevent the arrival of her son Roland, and her handsome grandson, James. The fragile paradise the women have constructed is about to be changed forever.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
"A blackly, bleakly comic novel... An enjoyable, original fable" (Sunday Telegraph)
"Casual-seeming but frighteningly perceptive. Palmer is a master of sly, deadpan narration. Not a word or detail seems misplaced" (Times Literary Supplement)
"Wry and vivid, this novel is a little gem" (Good Book Guide)
"Caustically comic" (Daily Mail)
"An absorbing symphonic novel. A delightful, enjoyable tale. William Palmer is a master craftsman" (Literary Review)
From the Publisher:
"Casual-seeming but frighteningly perceptive. Palmer is a master of sly, deadpan narration. Not a word or detail seems misplaced" (Times Literary Supplement)
"Wry and vivid, this novel is a little gem" (Good Book Guide)
"Caustically comic" (Daily Mail)
"An absorbing symphonic novel. A delightful, enjoyable tale. William Palmer is a master craftsman" (Literary Review)
'William Palmer is a fine writer with a gift for narrative and a sharp eye for peering into the dark and dusty corners of the human psyche.' Louis de Bernieres
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherVintage
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0099469618
- ISBN 13 9780099469612
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages256
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
£ 7.99
Shipping:
£ 4.50
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The India House
Published by
Random House 2006-04-06, London
(2006)
ISBN 10: 0099469618
ISBN 13: 9780099469612
New
paperback
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9780099469612
Buy New
£ 7.99
Convert currency
Stock Image
The India House (Paperback)
Published by
Vintage Publishing, London
(2006)
ISBN 10: 0099469618
ISBN 13: 9780099469612
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'William Palmer is a fine writer with a gift for narrative and a sharp eye for peering into the dark and dusty corners of the human psyche' - Louis de BernieresThe locals call it 'The India House'. But they have little to do with the three women who live there- grandmother, mother and daughter.Old Mrs Covington dreams of India and the days of the Raj. Her daughter Evelyn watches obsessively over eighteen-year-old Julia. Julia's tutor, Mr Henry, has been instructed to keep her in a state of 'innocence'. Every day he censors the newspaper and reports a sanitised version to the family.But it is 1956 and Britain is changing. Mrs Covington may shut out the modern world, but she cannot prevent the arrival of her son Roland, and her handsome grandson, James. The fragile paradise the women have constructed is about to be changed forever. The locals call it 'The India House'. Old Mrs Covington dreams of India and the days of the Raj. Mrs Covington may shut out the modern world, but she cannot prevent the arrival of her son Roland, and her handsome grandson, James. The fragile paradise the women have constructed is about to be changed forever. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780099469612
Buy New
£ 14.42
Convert currency
Seller Image
India House
Published by
VINTAGE (RAND)
(2006)
ISBN 10: 0099469618
ISBN 13: 9780099469612
New
Soft cover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: New. India House.william-palmer.Condition: New, may have some slight shelf wear. Seller Inventory # 005125
Buy New
£ 4.99
Convert currency
Stock Image
INDIA HOUSE, THE
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. In eng. Seller Inventory # ria9780099469612_new
Buy New
£ 7.49
Convert currency
Stock Image
The India House
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 256 pages. 7.80x5.08x0.59 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __0099469618
Buy New
£ 8.24
Convert currency
Stock Image
The India House (Paperback)
Published by
Vintage Publishing, London
(2006)
ISBN 10: 0099469618
ISBN 13: 9780099469612
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'William Palmer is a fine writer with a gift for narrative and a sharp eye for peering into the dark and dusty corners of the human psyche' - Louis de BernieresThe locals call it 'The India House'. But they have little to do with the three women who live there- grandmother, mother and daughter.Old Mrs Covington dreams of India and the days of the Raj. Her daughter Evelyn watches obsessively over eighteen-year-old Julia. Julia's tutor, Mr Henry, has been instructed to keep her in a state of 'innocence'. Every day he censors the newspaper and reports a sanitised version to the family.But it is 1956 and Britain is changing. Mrs Covington may shut out the modern world, but she cannot prevent the arrival of her son Roland, and her handsome grandson, James. The fragile paradise the women have constructed is about to be changed forever. The locals call it 'The India House'. Old Mrs Covington dreams of India and the days of the Raj. Mrs Covington may shut out the modern world, but she cannot prevent the arrival of her son Roland, and her handsome grandson, James. The fragile paradise the women have constructed is about to be changed forever. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780099469612
Buy New
£ 18.81
Convert currency
Stock Image
The India House (Paperback)
Published by
Vintage Publishing, London
(2006)
ISBN 10: 0099469618
ISBN 13: 9780099469612
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'William Palmer is a fine writer with a gift for narrative and a sharp eye for peering into the dark and dusty corners of the human psyche' - Louis de BernieresThe locals call it 'The India House'. But they have little to do with the three women who live there- grandmother, mother and daughter.Old Mrs Covington dreams of India and the days of the Raj. Her daughter Evelyn watches obsessively over eighteen-year-old Julia. Julia's tutor, Mr Henry, has been instructed to keep her in a state of 'innocence'. Every day he censors the newspaper and reports a sanitised version to the family.But it is 1956 and Britain is changing. Mrs Covington may shut out the modern world, but she cannot prevent the arrival of her son Roland, and her handsome grandson, James. The fragile paradise the women have constructed is about to be changed forever. The locals call it 'The India House'. Old Mrs Covington dreams of India and the days of the Raj. Mrs Covington may shut out the modern world, but she cannot prevent the arrival of her son Roland, and her handsome grandson, James. The fragile paradise the women have constructed is about to be changed forever. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780099469612
Buy New
£ 13.99
Convert currency