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Once Upon A Summer

Manjul Bajaj

Historical Romance

Cultural Identity

Love Across Classes

Memory And Loss

Pre-Independence India

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Binding

Paperback

Number of Pages

368

Age Group

All

Language

English

Piracy Free

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Book Summary

Step Into The Enchanting World Of Pre-Independence India With A Tale That Will Tug At Your Heartstrings. In 1906, Meet Madeline, A Spirited Young English Girl Whose Life Takes An Unexpected Turn As She Finds Herself Captivated By Her Handsome Horse Groom, Azeem. Amid The Breathtaking Landscape Of Nainital, Their Story Unfolds Amid Riding Lessons Through Lush Pine Forests And Sweet English Lessons Set Beneath The Shade Of A Pear Tree.

Product Details

Author

Manjul Bajaj

Publisher

Harper Collins

Number of Pages

368

Language

English

SKU

BK0524237

ISBN

9789369894970

Reading Age

All

Dimensions

19.8 x 12.9 x 2.2 cm

Binding

Paperback