Chai For Beginners: A Novel - Softcover

Jane Ainslie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8129117363 ISBN 13: 9788129117366

Publisher: Rupa & Co., 2011

Synopsis

Life in Sydney, Australia, has come apart at the seams for Sita Sinclair. At 27, she's been dumped by her boyfriend and lost her job. However, Sita's fortunes begin to change when she starts a new job. Into her life comes the gorgeous art director Callum and the devoted friend, Gerome. Gerome helps Sita find a dream apartment, which leads to an unexpected friendship with an elderly Indian neighbour, Mrs Sharma. From Mrs Sharma, Sita learns about her namesake in The Ramayana. As Sita's world expands, a journey beckons to a foreign land, both physical and spiritual, if Sita can find the courage to learn from her mistakes. Set against the backdrop of the advertising industry in Sydney, and New Delhi, Varanasi and Mt Abu, this novel spans cultures and continents and is a journey of discovery for the spirit and soul. A moving love story The romance of travel A colourful mix of countries and cultures A crisp, easily readable style Deeply spiritual moments

About this title

About the Author

Jane Ainslie was born in Wellington, New Zealand. As a child she was fascinated by India. In her twenties, she travelled there to study meditation. She returned thrice later to India to advance her studies. In her early 30s, she moved to Adelaide, South Australia, from where she gained a Bachelor of Nursing degree. She worked in several hospitals in Adelaide and now works in administration helping people export their wine overseas.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rupa & Co.
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8129117363
• ISBN 13: 9788129117366
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 142