{"product_id":"9781786811790","title":"The Orphan of India: A heartbreaking and gripping story of love, loss and hope","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn utterly evocative and heart-wrenching novel about the importance of family, love and being true to yourself. Perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies, Santa Montefiore and Diane Chamberlain.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLiving on the streets of Bombay, \u003cb\u003eJyothi\u003c\/b\u003e has no-one to turn to after her mother is involved in a tragic accident. But after a chance meeting with \u003cb\u003eMonika and Jack Kingsley,\u003c\/b\u003e Jyothi’s life changes forever when the young couple decide to adopt her. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new family return to England, but Jyothi finds it difficult to adapt. As Monika and Jack’s relationship fractures, Jyothi is more alone than ever and music becomes her solace. But even when her extraordinary musical talent transforms into a promising career, Jyothi still doesn’t feel like she belongs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen a turbulent love affair causes her to question everything. And Jyothi realises that before she can embrace her future, she must confront the pain of her past...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying about Sharon Maas:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Sharon Maas has become my ‘go-to’ author … \u003ci\u003eThe Orphan of India\u003c\/i\u003e is another wonderful book by Maas that has all the trademark thought and care that resonates throughout her work. A \u003cb\u003eheart-rending, epic tale of loss and identity that gets into your heart\u003c\/b\u003e.’ \u003ci\u003eBloomin’ Brilliant Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘I’ve often said that for a good book to become a book I love, it needs to capture my heart – and that’s exactly what happened with this \u003cb\u003ethoroughly gorgeous book\u003c\/b\u003e. But not only my heart – all my other senses too. The \u003cb\u003ewriting is just beautiful\u003c\/b\u003e … if, like me, you like your reading to be an escape – a few blissful hours when you can forget everything else and immerse yourself in a totally different world – \u003cb\u003edon’t miss this one, whatever you do\u003c\/b\u003e.’ \u003ci\u003eBeing Anne\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘I knew I would enjoy this as \u003cb\u003eI have loved all Sharon Maas's previous books\u003c\/b\u003e. Beautifully written with characters that come to life. \u003cb\u003eVivid descriptions\u003c\/b\u003e of India … \u003cb\u003eRecommended reading\u003c\/b\u003e.’ \u003ci\u003eGoodreads Reviewer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘I simply adored this book, it was \u003cb\u003ebeautifully written\u003c\/b\u003e and I loved it from the start and felt even a little \u003cb\u003ebereft when it had ended\u003c\/b\u003e. The story flows and I loved the loss and hope, promise and future aspects that were running throughout. It really did draw me in and \u003cb\u003eI cannot recommend this book highly enough\u003c\/b\u003e.’ \u003ci\u003eDonna’s Book Blog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Now why on earth haven't I read anything by Sharon Maas before? I loved this one - \u003cb\u003ebeautifully written, touched my heart\u003c\/b\u003e… highly recommend.’ \u003ci\u003eGoodreads Reviewer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eI automatically reach for each Sharon Maas book that I see as I just love the way that you lose yourself completely in the story\u003c\/b\u003e and finish feeling that you have been along on the journey with the characters.’ \u003ci\u003eBookworms and Shutterbugs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘A very deep and meaningful story as \u003cb\u003eSharon Maas writes with her heart on her sleeve\u003c\/b\u003e. Loved this book.'\u003ci\u003eBooks from Dusk til Dawn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A page-turning story, full of humanity, crossing cultures and continents.’ Katie Fforde\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I have read and loved all of Sharon Maas's books but this one! Wow! I think this is her most…","brand":"Bookouture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47182065991920,"sku":"9781786811790","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781786811790_p0.jpg?v=1763737897","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781786811790","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}