- Paperback: 496 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; New edition edition (27 Feb 1992)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 014013896X
- ISBN-13: 978-0140138962
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.2 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 177,119 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This autobiography looks at the life and work of M.M. Kaye, author of "The Far Pavilions", "Shadow of the Moon" and "Trade Wind" among others. Molly Kaye was born and brought up in India and this book provides a memoire of her childhood and the lives of her parents, family and friends.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Fantastic! This is a must read for anyone interested in British or Indian history. From the start one is right there with the author, seeing and feeling British India at its apogee from a point of view that is both intensely personal and insightful. It is a priviledge to read as M.M.Kaye effortlessly brings her childhood (with all its joys and disappointments)to the page. At times comic and touching, this was a pleasure from start to finish.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Excellent, riveting from start to finish. The first of the trilogy documenting the life of M. M. Kaye until she married. A fascinating look into recent social history from the point of view of a Brit in India and what Indians thought of Brits. The other two books cover China and India and a brief visit to Japan, just as interesting.
Sadly she died before taking up the story of life after marriage and children.
Sadly she died before taking up the story of life after marriage and children.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Well written and interesting but not as exciting as some of the authors other books. having said that it is a jolly good read.
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A fascinating family history
Mollie Kaye begins this autobiography by introducing her father, Tacklow, who was born in 1868, the son Wiiliam Kaye of the Indian Civil Service - thus drawing attention to the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Alison McVey
Utterly charming book
I first read this book in the 1990's whilst living in Penang Malaysia. I was a member of the British Council library and an avid reader. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Paddyslass
Tends to become repetitive and lacks structure
Having visited India earlier this year, I was anxious to read as many books as I can about the Indian Raj, in order to understand the heritage left by the British. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Thoughtful reader
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