How did Ruth Prawer Jhabvala decide to intertwine the two women’s stories across different eras?
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How did Ruth Prawer Jhabvala decide to intertwine the two women’s stories across different eras?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the portrayal of colonial India — was it nuanced or did it lean into stereotypes?
What do you think about the way the novel explores issues of identity and belonging?