The Tea Planter's Wife

Experience the enchanting world of 'The Tea Planter's Wife', a spellbinding historical fiction novel by Dinah Jefferies, renowned for her richly layered storytelling. This number one Sunday Times bestseller immerses you in the lush landscapes of Ceylon, where the complexities of love and duty unfold. Follow the journey of young Gwendolyn Hooper as she navigates her new life in a mysterious tea plantation, unraveling the secrets that haunt her husband, Laurence. This poignant tale beautifully captures the struggles of a woman torn between her roles as a devoted spouse and a nurturing mother. Filled with vivid imagery and emotional depth, 'The Tea Planter's Wife' invites readers to explore themes of sacrifice, identity, and the past's undeniable grip on the present. Perfect for fans of sweeping historical romances and thought-provoking women's fiction, this compelling novel is a must-read for those who appreciate heartfelt storytelling. With its captivating plot twists and well-developed characters, it keeps you enthralled until the very last page. Don't miss the chance to add this exquisite paperback edition to your bookshelf, complete with free shipping to ensure a delightful reading experience.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241969557
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 448


Description:
THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
'My ideal read - I couldn't put it down' Santa Montefiore
Dinah Jefferies' unforgettable new novel, The Tea Planter's Wife is a haunting, tender portrait of a woman forced to choose between her duty as a wife and her instinct as a mother...
Nineteen-year-old Gwendolyn Hooper steps off a steamer in Ceylon full of optimism, eager to join her new husband. But the man who greets her at the tea plantation is not the same one she fell in love with in London.
Distant and brooding, Laurence spends long days wrapped up in his work, leaving his young bride to explore the plantation alone. It's a place filled with clues to the past - locked doors, a yellowed wedding dress in a dusty trunk, an overgrown grave hidden in the grounds, far too small for an adult...

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