Minor Disturbances at Grand Life Apartments: curl up with this warming and uplifting novel (Paperback) - Hema Sukumar
Enter your postcode and we'll provide you with your delivery & collection options.
- Free Delivery on orders over £50*
- Free Same Day Click & Collect
- Delivery: In stock
Shop more...
Immerse yourself in a community of apartment-dwellers, and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of Chennai with this warm-hearted, charming novel
'The most charming, utterly lovely story I've read in ages... this is one of my books of the year' RED
'This joyous novel is a feast for the senses, as well as the soul' JOANNA NELL
'I loved this heartwarming read' PRIMA
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!'
'A sweet tale of neighbours and friendships'
'Left me feeling nostalgic'
'Lovely characters and warm tales'
-------
'So humane and funny' DEBORAH MOGGACH
'I was put in mind of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City . . . a distinctive and evocative voice' GRAEME SIMSION
'Warm, gorgeous, tender, hopeful and human' DAISY BUCHANAN
'An enchanting hug of a book' NIKKI MAY
'A super warm and lovely read' KATE SAWYER
'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
'A gorgeous, beautifully written story, full of wonderfully charming characters - and a loveable cat' NICK BRADLEY
'Written with such warmth' SARA NISHA ADAMS
About the Author
Hema Sukumar was born in Chennai, India. After studying engineering at university, she worked on a survey ship, which gave her the opportunity to travel the world and write about it. Her travel writing has been featured in various newspapers and magazines in India. She now lives in London. Minor Disturbances at Grand Life Apartments is her first novel.- Contributor:
- Hema Sukumar
- Imprint:
- Coronet Books
- Publisher:
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Release Date:
- 25 Jul 2024
- Number of Pages:
- 304
- Binding:
- Paperback / softback
- ISBN13:
- 9781399708500
Delivery
Options to suit you
At Jarrolds we want to ensure you get your order in the most convenient way for you, so we offer..
- Free standard delivery on most orders over £50*
- Express and Nominated options from £6.95*
- Free click and collect from our stores for many items
Help & Advice
Need extra help?
We're always happy to answer any questions or queries you might have, please get in touch using one of the methods below.
- Live chat
Monday to Friday (between 9.00am - 5.30pm) - Call us - 01603 660 661
- Email us here
Returns
How to return a purchase
At Jarrolds we want to ensure you're delighted with your order so if for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase, you can return most items to us in new and unused condition within 30 days of receiving them for a full refund*.