{"product_id":"mission-house","title":"Mission House","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn \"The Mission House,\" Carys Davies explores the complexities of relationships, religion, and nationalism in a former British hill station in South India. Hilary Byrd seeks refuge in Ooty, finding solace in life's simple pleasures until tensions rise and the mission house becomes a place of danger. The novel is a compelling read, praised for its craftsmanship and nuance. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 03 June 2021\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Granta Books\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sunday Times Novel of the Year 2020 is a captivating read that will leave you spellbound. Carys Davies, the talented author, has a remarkable gift that transports readers to a former British hill station in South India. Fleeing the dark undercurrents of his life in Britain, Hilary Byrd seeks refuge in Ooty, a hill station in South India. There, he finds solace in the simple pleasures of life, exploring the town by rickshaw with his driver, Jamshed, and staying in a mission house beside the local presbytery, where the Padre and his adoptive daughter, Priscilla, have taken him under their wing. As Hilary's friendship with Priscilla grows, he begins to wonder if his purpose lies in this new relationship. However, religious and nationalist tensions are brewing, and the mission house may not be the safe haven it seems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novel is meticulously crafted, with subtle nuances and a vivid sense of immediacy. The characters are well-developed, and their interactions are rich and nuanced. The setting in South India adds an exotic and mysterious element to the story, creating a truly immersive experience for the reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sunday Times praised the novel as an absolute triumph, stating that it was \"brilliantly crafted.\" Daily Mail also lauded it as an \"absolute triumph,\" describing it as \"subtle with nuance and alive with immediacy.\" Cynan Jones, in his review for the Sunday Times, praised the author's \"brilliant writing,\" stating that the novel was \"a triumph of subtlety and nuance.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall, The Sunday Times Novel of the Year 2020 is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a compelling story with well-developed characters and a rich sense of place. Carys Davies has once again demonstrated her talent as a writer with this masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 180g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 129 x 198 x 18 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781783784318\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carys Davies","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44097456898298,"sku":"9781783784318","price":7.31,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/82c61f17eb492269f33174d3cb7a5238.jpg?v=1632104064","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/mission-house","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}