Sukumar Hema Hema Sukumar (63 results)

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. A warm-hearted debut novel set in the beautiful coastal city of Chennai, for fans of Alexander McCall Smith, Joanna Nell and Graeme Simsion.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 'So humane and funny' DEBORAH MOGGACH'The most charming, utterly lovely story I've read in ages. this is one of my books of the year' RED 'I loved this heartwarming read' PRIMA'Warm, gorgeous, tender, hopeful and human' DAISY BUCHANAN'I loved being transported to the Grand Life Apartments and I was bewitched by the characters, colours and tastes of Chennai. Please can I move in forever?' CLARE POOLEYWelcome to Grand Life Apartments.Soon-to-be-retired Kamala spends her days counting down to her daughter's annual visits from abroad. Thirty-two-year-old engineer, Revathi, is frequently reminded by her mother that she's fast reaching her expiry date in the arranged-marriage market. And heartbroken Jason is here because he's running away - from London, and from his past. With nothing in common, they are united only by a love - and a need - for where they live. So when a developer threatens to demolish everything they know, they come together to save their beloved home.Readers LOVE Minor Disturbances at Grand Life Apartments'What a delight this book is!' 'Left me feeling nostalgic' 'Lovely characters and warm tales' -------'An enchanting hug of a book' NIKKI MAY'A super warm and lovely read' KATE SAWYER'A gorgeous, beautifully written story, full of wonderfully charming characters - and a loveable cat' NICK BRADLEY'Written with such warmth' SARA NISHA ADAMS'I was put in mind of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City' GRAEME SIMSION. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Condition: Good. Book is readable with typical wear and creases. Has a publisher remainder mark. hardcover Used - Good 2024.

Condition: Very Good. Great shape! Has a publisher remainder mark. hardcover Used - Very Good 2024.

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: 48066500. 1782734255. 6/29/2026 11:57:35 AM.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. **A Red magazine book of 2023**'The most charming, utterly lovely story I've read in ages. this is one of my books of the year' RED'Hema Sukumar's debut is an absolute joy. I loved being transported to the Grand Life Apartments and I was bewitched by the characters, colours and tastes of Chennai. Please can I move in forever?' CLARE POOLEY'This joyous novel is a feast for the senses, as well as the soul' JOANNA NELL'I was put in mind of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City . . . a distinctive and evocative voice' GRAEME SIMSIONA warm-hearted debut novel set in the beautiful coastal city of Chennai, for fans of Alexander McCall Smith, Joanna Nell and Graeme Simsion.Grand Life Apartments is a middle-class apartment block surrounded by lush gardens in the coastal city of Chennai, India. It is the home of Kamala, a pious, soon-to-be retired dentist who spends her days counting down to the annual visits from her daughter who is studying in the UK. Her neighbour, Revathi, is a thirty-two-year-old engineer who is frequently reminded by her mother that she has reached her expiry date in the arranged marriage market. Jason, a British chef, has impulsively moved to India to escape his recent heartbreak in London.The residents have their own complicated lives to navigate, but what they all have in common is their love of where they live, so when a developer threatens to demolish the apartments and build over the gardens, the community of Grand Life Apartments is brought even closer together to fight for their beautiful home.-------------------------------'I loved this heartwarming read' PRIMA'It's utterly entrancing - so humane and funny, and so seeped in India that I could smell the cooking and breathe the exhaust fumes. I absolutely loved it from start to finish.' DEBORAH MOGGACH'Warm, gorgeous, tender, hopeful and human. I felt so HAPPY when I was reading it' DAISY BUCHANAN'An enchanting hug of a book with characters that you'll really root for' NIKKI MAY'A super warm and lovely read . Should have a warning though: WILL MAKE YOU HUNGRY!' KATE SAWYER'A gorgeous, beautifully-written story, full of wonderfully charming characters - and a loveable cat.' NICK BRADLEY'Written with such warmth . full of life and love. Hema Sukumar's lovely characters became like friends to me, and I adored spending time with them.' SARA ADAMS. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'So humane and funny' DEBORAH MOGGACH'The most charming, utterly lovely story I've read in ages. this is one of my books of the year' RED 'I loved this heartwarming read' PRIMA'Warm, gorgeous, tender, hopeful and human' DAISY BUCHANAN'I loved being transported to the Grand Life Apartments and I was bewitched by the characters, colours and tastes of Chennai. Please can I move in forever?' CLARE POOLEYWelcome to Grand Life Apartments. Soon-to-be-retired Kamala spends her days counting down to her daughter's annual visits from abroad. Thirty-two-year-old engineer, Revathi, is frequently reminded by her mother that she's fast reaching her expiry date in the arranged-marriage market. And heartbroken Jason is here because he's running away - from London, and from his past. With nothing in common, they are united only by a love - and a need - for where they live. So when a developer threatens to demolish everything they know, they come together to save their beloved home.Readers LOVE Minor Disturbances at Grand Life Apartments'What a delight this book is!' ?????'Left me feeling nostalgic' ?????'Lovely characters and warm tales' ?????-------'An enchanting hug of a book' NIKKI MAY'A super warm and lovely read' KATE SAWYER'A gorgeous, beautifully written story, full of wonderfully charming characters - and a loveable cat' NICK BRADLEY'Written with such warmth' SARA NISHA ADAMS'I was put in mind of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City' GRAEME SIMSION Immerse yourself in a community of apartment-dwellers, and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of Chennai with this warm-hearted, charming novel Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: New. 'So humane and funny' DEBORAH MOGGACH'The most charming, utterly lovely story I've read in ages. this is one of my books of the year' RED 'I loved this heartwarming read' PRIMA'Warm, gorgeous, tender, hopeful and human' DAISY BUCHANAN'I loved being transported to the Grand Life Apartments and I was bewitched by the characters, colours and tastes of Chennai. Please can I move in forever?' CLARE POOLEYWelcome to Grand Life Apartments.Soon-to-be-retired Kamala spends her days counting down to her daughter's annual visits from abroad. Thirty-two-year-old engineer, Revathi, is frequently reminded by her mother that she's fast reaching her expiry date in the arranged-marriage market. And heartbroken Jason is here because he's running away - from London, and from his past. With nothing in common, they are united only by a love - and a need - for where they live. So when a developer threatens to demolish everything they know, they come together to save their beloved home.Readers LOVE Minor Disturbances at Grand Life Apartments'What a delight this book is!' ?????'Left me feeling nostalgic' ?????'Lovely characters and warm tales' ?????-------'An enchanting hug of a book' NIKKI MAY'A super warm and lovely read' KATE SAWYER'A gorgeous, beautifully written story, full of wonderfully charming characters - and a loveable cat' NICK BRADLEY'Written with such warmth' SARA NISHA ADAMS'I was put in mind of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City' GRAEME SIMSION.…

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Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Minor Disturbances at Grand Life Apartments. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 304 pages. 7.79x5.07x7.72 inches. In Stock.

paperback. Condition: Good. Our good condition books are generally good for reading but not for gifting or collecting. They could have imperfections such as creasing, fanning, inscriptions, margin notes, yellowing, staining on edge or cover or pages, bumps, scuffs, etc etc (sometimes multiple of these). It's a wide category that encompasses anything that isn't almost-new down to anything that is slightly better than poor. We would NOT recommend gifting Good books - these should be considered reading copies. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only.…

Condition: New. 2024. Paperback. . . . . .

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardback. Condition: New. **A Red magazine book of 2023**'The most charming, utterly lovely story I've read in ages. this is one of my books of the year' RED'Hema Sukumar's debut is an absolute joy. I loved being transported to the Grand Life Apartments and I was bewitched by the characters, colours and tastes of Chennai. Please can I move in forever?' CLARE POOLEY'This joyous novel is a feast for the senses, as well as the soul' JOANNA NELL'I was put in mind of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City . . . a distinctive and evocative voice' GRAEME SIMSIONA warm-hearted debut novel set in the beautiful coastal city of Chennai, for fans of Alexander McCall Smith, Joanna Nell and Graeme Simsion.Grand Life Apartments is a middle-class apartment block surrounded by lush gardens in the coastal city of Chennai, India. It is the home of Kamala, a pious, soon-to-be retired dentist who spends her days counting down to the annual visits from her daughter who is studying in the UK. Her neighbour, Revathi, is a thirty-two-year-old engineer who is frequently reminded by her mother that she has reached her expiry date in the arranged marriage market. Jason, a British chef, has impulsively moved to India to escape his recent heartbreak in London.The residents have their own complicated lives to navigate, but what they all have in common is their love of where they live, so when a developer threatens to demolish the apartments and build over the gardens, the community of Grand Life Apartments is brought even closer together to fight for their beautiful home.-------------------------------'I loved this heartwarming read' PRIMA'It's utterly entrancing - so humane and funny, and so seeped in India that I could smell the cooking and breathe the exhaust fumes. I absolutely loved it from start to finish.' DEBORAH MOGGACH'Warm, gorgeous, tender, hopeful and human. I felt so HAPPY when I was reading it' DAISY BUCHANAN'An enchanting hug of a book with characters that you'll really root for' NIKKI MAY'A super warm and lovely read . Should have a warning though: WILL MAKE YOU HUNGRY!' KATE SAWYER'A gorgeous, beautifully-written story, full of wonderfully charming characters - and a loveable cat.' NICK BRADLEY'Written with such warmth . full of life and love. Hema Sukumar's lovely characters became like friends to me, and I adored spending time with them.' SARA ADAMS.…