The Tea Planter's Wife
The Tea Planter's Wife
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Ceylon • 1920s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Tea Planter's Wife by Dinah Jefferies is a historical novel set in 1920s Ceylon. It follows a young woman who moves to her husband's tea plantation and navigates secrets, cultural challenges, and personal struggles. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and identity within the context of colonial society.
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The Tea Planter's Wife by Dinah Jefferies is lauded for its vivid historical setting and captivating prose, immersing readers in 1920s Ceylon's tea plantations. Its evocative atmosphere and emotional depth resonate strongly. However, some find the plot predictable and the characters lacking development. Overall, it’s an engaging, if occasionally formulaic, historical romance.
Who Should Read The Tea Planter's Wife?
Readers who relish historical fiction with rich atmospheres, complex characters, and emotional depth will enjoy The Tea Planter's Wife by Dinah Jefferies. Fans of Kate Morton's The Forgotten Garden or Lucinda Riley's The Orchid House will find similar allure in this tale set in 1920s Ceylon, brimming with secrets and romance.
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Novel • Fiction
Ceylon • 1920s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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