A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Headstrong young american olivia orourkestifled by the restrictive british colonial societyfinds forbidden romance and betrayal with jai raventhorne, the illegitimate halfcaste son of an englishman and a native indian girl. Olivia and jai 1993 read online free book by rebecca ryman. Shalimar was like making a long awaited trip back into the india of the past. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Buy a cheap copy of olivia and jai book by rebecca ryman. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Unclipped dustjacket with light wear including a 14 inch tear to the top back edge. Deb caletti v c andrews pat conroy jodi picoult kenneth oppel jennifer crusie susan howatch sally beauman alexandra ripley stephen king books by this author. Buy shalimar by rebecca ryman from amazons fiction books store. Rights to shalimar have been sold in germany, where ryman s novels are bestsellers. This is the best of all rymans novels, though a veil of illusion and shalimar are lovely works as.
Mar 15, 2011 shalimar by rebecca ryman, 9788498724479, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Shalimar by rebecca ryman earlier this year, i read olivia and jai by rebecca ryman. In addition to the wellmade story, readers will enjoy spectacularly vivid depictions of india and of such locations in central asia as tibet, presentday afghanistan and xinjiangsinkiang, during the pivotal latecolonial era. Tales of daring do,double agents behind every blade of grass,travels in central asia,over the high karakoram and in the vale of kashmir. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Wer liebe verspricht by rebecca ryman overdrive rakuten. Discover book depositorys huge selection of rebecca ryman books online. We also sell direct to the public at our indian bookshop in london, and through our online shop. Katherine webb pamela jekel elizabeth hewitt emma drummond valerie fitzgerald dan popov. Shalimar books online bookshop and blog buy indian books. Deb caletti v c andrews pat conroy jodi picoult kenneth oppel jennifer crusie susan. See all books authored by rebecca ryman, including olivia and jai, and shalimar, and more on. Rebecca ryman author visit amazons rebecca ryman page. A british womans search for love and truth in the late 19th century lies.
The protagonists are a british couple in a marriage of convenience which grows into. Clean hardcover with tight square binding and gently bumped corners, light tan to page edges. Rebecca ryman olivia jai 20190516 rebecca ryman olivia jai oli 201905. Use our advanced search to browse michael palins books and photos, including full circle, around the world in 80 days, pole to pole and sahara. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Rebecca ryman is the pen name of an indian writer, asha bhanjdeo, who only wrote three books under this name. It was independent publishing company ipco that started in the 1940s which published two antiimperialist magazines the african and colonial world and the indian at home and overseas.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The ethos and vision behind shalimar books formerly soma books was always more far reaching than exclusively being an indian book and craft specialist in london. I remember especially olivias visit to the market and it was so vivid i could almost taste the pastry she was eating. I thoroughly enjoyed this book,based at the time of thegreat game,it tells the tale of emma and damian. We supply books from indian publishers to schools, libraries and bookshops. To learn more about using bookshare with your device, visit the help center. Wonderful locations,the heroine is somewhat similar to her earlier book,olivia and jai,self driven and. Goodreads members voted shalimar into the following lists. I definitely cant figure out why this book went out of print ive read this book six times in four years, and i even xeroxed copies of all 600 something pages for my friends and english teachers. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch. Buy shalimar by rebecca ryman, manfred ohl, hans sartorius isbn. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. I loved olivia and jai, and shalimar was another great read.
Shalimar by rebecca ryman 1999, hardcover for sale. Books by rebecca ryman authors like rebecca ryman what. We are committed to providing you with reliable and efficient service at all times. Rebecca ryman a novel of 19th century india featuring romantic intrigue and political rivalry between britain, russia and china. They have reported back to me that her books are among the best they have read.
Subplots involving personal and national quests for information, wealth, and power require readers to remain alert. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. An independent, headstrong, and intelligent young british woman living with her family in delhi, india, emma wyncliffe finds her life turned upside down when her younger brothers debts force her into a marriage to damien granville, a secretive man rumored to be a spy. Here is an overview of the specialized formats that bookshare offers its members with links. This is the best of all ryman s novels, though a veil of illusion and shalimar are lovely works as well. Buy shalimar book online at best prices in india on. Buy shalimar book online at low prices in india shalimar. Best sellers deals store help new releases coupons gift ideas gift cards home books sell computers electronics registry. Set in nineteenthcentury india, a novel examines the repercussions of romance between maya raventhorne, daughter of a bitter halfcaste who is presumed dead, and.
A british womans search for love and truth in the late 19th century lies at the heart of this epic love story set. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the c. Simply brit shipped with premium postal service within 24 hours from the uk with impressive delivery time. Buy shalimar by rebecca ryman 19990801 by rebecca ryman isbn.
Click to read more about shalimar by rebecca ryman. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. An independent, headstrong, and intelligent young british. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rebecca ryman is currently considered a single author. Shalimar begins in 1890 shortly after the death of emma wyncliffes father, who was found frozen on a glacier high in the himalayas during an archeological expedition that went tragically awry. An independent, headstrong, and intelligent young british woman living with her family in delhi, india. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Books by rebecca ryman authors like rebecca ryman what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. With the expertise she demonstrated in olivia and jai and the veil of illusion, ryman lyrically depicts the exotic atmosphere of late 19thcentury india.
Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Shalimar by rebecca ryman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It was a book that had been recommended to me as being good for anyone who enjoyed reading historical fiction set in india, particularly during the days of the english raj. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Best sellers help new releases coupons gift ideas gift cards home books sell. Shalimar by rebecca ryman the adventures of an intrepid reader. Excellent books about india and england, historical gems from the past, world reading challeng. Set in the late 19th century, in the remote northern outreaches of the british indian empire, shalimar is an epic love story set amidst the lush kashmir mountains.
Author rebecca rymans complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Shalimar books is the leading distributor of indian books in the uk. Rebecca ryman books list of books by author rebecca ryman. Olivia and jai combined an intricately constructed romance with a superb mystery and wonderfully accurate history. Buy a cheap copy of shalimar book by rebecca ryman. At shalimar, damiens estate in kashmir, she uncovers secrets from his past that link him to russia and suggest that he married her solely to gain access to her fathers papers. The first time i read the novel i didnt realize that rebecca ryman is actually a pen name for an indian woman. Shalimar books formerly soma books is a wonderful treasure trove.
Descargar shalimar rebecca ryman en pdf libros geniales. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. It can be read as a pure work of fiction but also a cultural commentary on british imperialism. Hans sartorius a british womans search for love and truth in the late 19th century lies at the heart of this epic love story set in the midst of the great game between england and russia over control of the silk. Buy the veil of illusion by rebecca ryman online at alibris. Earlier this year, i read olivia and jai by rebecca ryman.
625 1038 467 1538 267 1335 207 1380 1027 1003 1185 1401 533 228 643 1332 1121 808 452 1357 1499 1362 1299 550 1435 597 22 1455 1259 1268 1163 785 1447