''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
Welcome to Grand Life Apartments
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...
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''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
