East into Upper East
East into Upper East
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This collection of stories spans two worlds: the aspiring society of New York's Upper East Side and the world of India's capital, New Delhi. The rich cast of characters include Indian businessmen and holy women, New Yorkers preoccupied with money, students, hostesses and ambitious politicians.
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East into Upper East by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
This collection of stories spans two worlds: the aspiring society of New York's Upper East Side and the world of India's capital, New Delhi. The rich cast of characters include Indian businessmen and holy women, New Yorkers preoccupied with money, students, hostesses and ambitious politicians.
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala was born in Germany of Polish parents and came to England in 1939 at the age of twelve. She graduated from Queen Mary College, London University, and married an architect. They lived in Delhi from 1951 to 1975. Since then they have divided their time between Delhi, New York and London.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780719555862 |
| ISBN 10 | 0719555868 |
| Title | East into Upper East |
| Author | Ruth Prawer Jhabvala |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 1998-10-31 |
| Number of pages | 314 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |