{"product_id":"9788496964068","title":"Night in Bombay","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNight in Bombay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this novel by Louis Bromfield, various destinies cross paths at the iconic Taj Mahal hotel in Bombay over the course of a single night. The young American heir Bill Wainwright, the Maharaja of Jellapore, the eccentric Mrs. Trollope, the beautiful divorcée Carol Halma, and the philanthropist Homer Merryl are just some of the characters who converge in the Indian city. Through their intertwined stories, the work explores cultural clash, love, sacrifice, and the social contrasts of colonial India, offering a narrative rich in atmosphere and conflicting emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plot begins with the arrival in Bombay of several travelers from different locations. Bill Wainwright, a young American heir, arrives by ship from London with the intention of inspecting his father's company's Asian agencies. Also on board are the Maharaja of Jellapore, known as \"Jelly,\" and the spinster Mrs. Trollope, who is headed to visit her younger sister, the widow of the Maharaja of Chandragar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParallel to this, on the train from Madras, a chance encounter occurs between the beautiful divorcée Carol Halma and the kind-hearted Homer Merryl, a man who dedicates his life to the underprivileged and is traveling with a blind child. All these characters, with their respective histories and motivations, end up coinciding at the Taj Mahal hotel in Bombay, where their lives will intertwine unexpectedly, revealing secrets, passions, and moral dilemmas in the vibrant setting of early 20th-century India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural clash between West and East in colonial India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDestiny and the coincidences that unite people of different social classes and backgrounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove, desire, and complex relationships in a context of social restrictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal sacrifice and the search for a life purpose, represented by characters like Homer Merryl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe contrasts between ostentatious wealth and extreme poverty in Indian society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers interested in classic 20th-century narrative, with a strong component of adventure and human drama. It is ideal for those who enjoy choral stories set in exotic locations, where the historical and social context takes center stage. It will also be attractive to fans of travel literature and novels that explore the contradictions of British colonialism in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the unique atmosphere of Bombay and colonial India, with vivid and detailed descriptions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA choral plot that weaves together multiple personal stories, offering a multifaceted view of the human condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComplex and well-defined characters, whose motivations and moral dilemmas invite reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn engaging narrative that balances romance, intrigue, and social criticism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bromfield, Louis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ediciones del Viento, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viento Simún\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 420\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 763 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNight in Bombay is a novel that recaptures the narrative pulse of Louis Bromfield, an author who masterfully captured the complexity of human relationships in contexts of cultural change. The work stands out for its detailed setting and the construction of memorable characters, whose stories intertwine organically. Although its leisurely pace may not be to every reader's taste, those looking for a classic, evocative read with social depth will find this paperback edition a solid and rewarding choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES DEL VIENTO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407624331611,"sku":"9788496964068","price":22.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849696406.jpg?v=1781858055","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788496964068","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}