Living on the streets of Bombay, Jyothi has no-one to turn to after her mother is involved in a tragic accident. But after a chance meeting with Monika and Jack Kingsley, Jyothi’s life changes forever when the young couple decide to adopt her.
The new family return to England, but Jyothi finds it difficult to adapt. She finds school and learning difficult, especially words, letters, language. Words might never be easy but music flows from her; exquisite music, music that can make of her a star. As Monika and Jack’s relationship fractures, Jyothi swings up to the stars, pushed by Monika. But she must learn that fame and glory is not the answer to all her problems.
Because running through her mind is the vision of a high, light room, looking out over green hills, a man's clear, candid gaze with the memory of a music of enchantment.
PRAISE FOR SHARON MAAS
“Sharon Maas has become my ‘go-to’ author … The Orphan of India is another wonderful book by Maas that has all the trademark thought and care that resonates throughout her work. A heart-rending, epic tale of loss and identity that gets into your heart.”
“I automatically reach for each Sharon Maas book that I see as I just love the way that you lose yourself completely in the story and finish feeling that you have been along on the journey with the characters.”