The Marriage Bureau For Rich People
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The Marriage Bureau For Rich People by Farahad Zama
Charming and funny yet acutely observed, this is what Jane Austen might write if she set a story in a contemporary Indian marriage bureau.
A writer of charming and breezy prose, Zama pays homage to Jane Austen in a contemporary love story firmly grounded in classic wrangles over family, property and clas s' Emma Hagestadt, INDEPENDENT * ‘A witty, affectionate picture of modern India’ *
Kate Saunders, THE TIMES * ** ‘If you’re in need of something to chase away the encroaching winter gloom, look no further than this joyous debut’ *
Melissa Katsoulis, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH * ** ‘A courteous, light read’ *
Catherine Taylor, GUARDIAN * ** ‘Charming, warm-hearted and funny, a delightful debut. . a read treat’ *
Kate Saunders, THE TIMES * ** ‘If you’re in need of something to chase away the encroaching winter gloom, look no further than this joyous debut’ *
Melissa Katsoulis, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH * ** ‘A courteous, light read’ *
Catherine Taylor, GUARDIAN * ** ‘Charming, warm-hearted and funny, a delightful debut. . a read treat’ *
Farahad Zama moved to London in 1990 from Vizag in India, where the novel is set. He is a father of two, and he works for an investment bank.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780349121376 |
| ISBN 10 | 0349121370 |
| Title | The Marriage Bureau For Rich People |
| Author | Farahad Zama |
| Series | Marriage Bureau For Rich People |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2008-10-02 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Prizes | Winner of Melissa Nathan 2009 (UK), Winner of Richard & Judy Book Club 2008 (UK), Short-listed for Muslim Writers Award for Best International Fiction 2009 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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