Dinah Jefferies was born in Malaysia and moved to England at the age of nine. The Tea Planter's Wife is her US debut.
“Love, suspense, guilt, and hidden secrets with an underlying theme
of race relations seamlessly blend together in a timeless story of
an innocent young Englishwoman struggling to find her place in
colonial Ceylon against unexpected circumstances and facing cruel
choices.”—New York Journal of Books
“[A] dramatic tale of jealousy, deceit, secrets and
heartbreak. The intrigue and suspense, add a Gothic flair to
Jeffries fast-moving plot and the evocative atmosphere
along with the realistic characters will captivate
readers.”—Romance Times Book Review
“Spellbinding . . . effortlessly elegant, lushly descriptive . . .
Combine this with the vivid, evocative manner in which Jefferies
describes the beauty of Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, and the captivating
cast of characters she has created, and you have a superbly written
novel that readers of historical fiction as well as women’s fiction
will treasure.”—Booklist (starred review)
“An engrossing tale of mystery, manners, and prejudice set
against the backdrop of Ceylon (current-day Sri Lanka)…Jeffries
shows that she can weave a suspenseful tale in which characters’
complex motivations converge in surprising ways.”—Publishers
Weekly
"Rich and incredibly evocative, The Tea Planter’s Wife is
historical fiction at its very best. It’s just spellbinding."—The
Sunday Express
"Locked doors, old dresses, even a boathouse mystery, this is
Rebecca with crocodiles. Very enjoyable…mystery (and) full-blown
escape into the past."—The Independent
"My ideal read; mystery, love heartbreak and joy—I couldn't put it
down."—Santa Montefiore, author of The Beekeeper's Daughter
"Beautifully written and heartrending, this has a magical setting
with a real sense of period."—Katie Fforde, bestselling author of A
French Affair
"A terrific emotional and atmospheric read."—Elizabeth Buchan,
author of Separate Beds
"Dinah Jefferies has once again created a gloriously atmospheric
and tension-filled novel. Immensely enjoyable, poignant, and
compelling."—Isabel Wolff, author of Shadows Over Paradise
"I was spellbound from beginning to end."—Deborah Rodriguez, author
of A Cup of Friendship
"A wonderful book, deeply touching, and an unforgettable read that
swept me away. I loved it."—Kate Furnivall, author of The Italian
Wife
"Vibrant and compelling--Dinah Jefferies perfectly captures the
flavour of colonial Ceylon."—Rosanna Ley, author of The Villa
"Dark secrets lie at every turn, hidden beneath layers of 1920s
racism and the fearfulness of a crumbling colonial power, making
for a thoroughly gripping tale."—Liz Trenow, author of The
Forgotten Seamstress
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