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Bombay Ice

Bombay Ice

by Leslie Forbes (Author)

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    Paperback 1998

    $3.82

  • Used

    Paperback 1999

    $3.29
Synopsis

An Indian 'Miss Smilla' set in Bombay; interwoven with this utterly gripping detective story is a remarkable layering of knowlege gleaned from old books on storms, the monsoon, poisons and magical transformations, the narrator's fascination with chaos theory and her passionate interest in fate. It is an extraordinarilly accomplished, sphisticated and intelligent novel.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 320
 Edition: 1st Orion Edition
 Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Published: 16 Mar 1998
ISBN 10: 1861590822
ISBN 13: 9781861590824
Book Overview: *Goldwyn have expressed an interest in taking a film option. *Strong chance of winning major literary fiction prizes. *Extremely promotable author.

Author Bio
Born in Canada, Leslie Forbes has worked in London as a writer, artist and broadcaster for over 20 years. She is the author of four award-winning travel books, including the worldwide bestseller A Table in Tuscany (Italy's Barbi-Colombini prize for the best book on the food and culture of Italy), and the presenter of many celebrated BBC radio series, several based in Italy. Her first novel, the international bestseller Bombay Ice, was published in 1998 to huge acclaim, as was her second, Fish, Blood & Bone (nominated for the Orange prize).