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GIVEAWAY – INDIA themed box with a copy of Hot Stage (set Bangalore)
16th June 2024
We are delighted to be able to offer this giveaway with an India themed box at its heart.
UK only. Ends 29 JUNE 2024
Included are:
- A copy of Hot Stage by Anita Nair
- Tandoori Masala Spice Blend pot
- Indian bracelets
- A box of Choko La Deeply Divine chocolates
Hot Stage by Anita Nair, set in BANGALORE/Bengalaru
When elderly Professor Mudgood, a well-known rationalist and fervent critic of right-wing forces in India, is found dead in his home in Bangalore by his daughter, Assistant Commissioner of Police Borei Gowda is quite certain that this is a homicide.
Although all evidence points to the murder being politically motivated, the more Gowda delves into the case, the more convinced he is that it isn’t an assassination. As he and his team launch a parallel investigation, they stumble upon a secret and murky world where there are no rules or mercy. When Gowda’s hand is forced, he takes a calculated risk and infiltrates the sinister domain to bring the truth out into the open… Will he succeed? And at what price?
With thanks to Alex Hippisley-Cox and Bitter Lemon Press for making this giveaway possible
HOW TO ENTER
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- Just let us know in the Comments below by midnight, 29 June 2024 what you love about INDIA
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Helen Wilkinson is the winner chosen at random across all platforms
The colour, the bustle, the food, the architecture – amazing!
I love the strong vibrant culture of India – its food and beautiful fabrics and traditions xx
the beautiful clothes
Never been but love the vibrant colours and wonderful places.
I’d love to experience the vibrancy and explore its history
Being able to see tigers in the wild
I’VE NEVER been but I do love the food!
the clothes and traditions
I love the food its colours and flavours are amazing
the delicious food
the festivals and clothes
The varied cultures, the wonderful heritage, the food and the people make India a great place to visit
I love the colourful, vibrant spice markets and the variety of delicious foods
Bollywood – the music, dancing and outfits.
amazing food
I love Indian food especially vegetarian dishes.. I also really enjoyed reading a Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth. It gave me a real interest in the country.
The food! I’ve never been to India but have Indian friends and you can’t beat authentic Indian food.
I also love traditional Indian clothing- the fabrics are just beautiful.
The Taj Mahal is a must-see!
The awesome colours!
ive never been but i love Indian food
The spices
The sheer vibrancy and love of life, the overloading of your senses with with colour, taste and smells. Such a welcoming country no matter which area you travel through. Customs and culture may differ but open arms never.
The Indians passion for cricket and inclusively of anyone who wants to play
As well as the food, I love how charming the people are
I’ve never been but their food is amazing.
Beautiful people, art, food, traditions:-)
I love the people, the food, the art, the spirituality and traditions
The lovely people, the colours, smells & sounds of the cities and the peace of the countryside
I have never been to India but I love the vivid colours of the traditional clothes. Oh, and their sweets are amazing!
I love the food the colours and tge beautiful architeture:)
The way it challenges all your preconceptions & is impossible to pin down. I’ve been twice when younger & it really opened my eyes.
i love the amazing people
The colour & culture
the overwhelming friendliness of the people
The colours and the people
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I have never visited but love reading about India and the culture food beauty and amazing heritage
I associate India with beautiful colours, the festivals, the clothing, the spices, the markets, decoration.
Colour! I associate bright colours with India: their festivals, clothing; buildings and food. Beautiful!
My daughter-in-law is from Mangalore, living in Cardiff now, trips to her family are exciting and emphasize the blend of cultures and provide the opportunity to explore more deeply that beautiful country
I don’t know because I have never been but it is a huge exciting unknown of evtremes and contrasts. Also the book sounds great.
I have never been to India but would love to eat the traditional food cooked in the traditional way.
I love the cuisine most of all.
First and foremost is the food, the natural world and the colours.
Love the curries and the street food
having been a few occasions, I love the warmth of the people and how friendly they are
The colour and the food
The bright colours & sensory overload!
the food, we were introduced to proper Indian meals by our neighbours, blows takeaways out of the water
mystical views
Never been to India but I love books abut a Country’s culture and way of living. Hot Stage sounds my cup of tea!
the trains, I love their trains from luxury to local
The food, the culture and the wonderful people.
I’ve never been but would love to go when it’s Diwali x
The wonderful food
I love Indian cuisine and culture
Love the amazing colourful dancing
India, it’s transportation at it’s finest!
I was introduced to India by E M Forster in his wonderful book “Passgae to India”. I was enchanted.
India is the country of spice, colour and enterprise!
Definitely the food
I love the wildlife.
the delicious food, the friendly people and the wonderful scents
The culture,colours and vibrancy of their towns and cities
Spices and culture – one day I’d love to visit and experience for myself
The food.
I like the vibrancy and colour as well as the food
Taj Mahal, it took my breath away, beaches of Goa, backwater boating in Kerala and last but definitely not least my favourite cuisine
I love the food best of all.
I like the variety, the colours and the incredible food.
I enjoy the Indian culture as well as the magnificent festivals.
I’m a bit of a foodie, so the Indian cuisine and the huge variety in street vendors is something I love.
The best thing about India is the amazing food!
The vibrant colours
I love the amazing vibrant colours and the amazing friendly people
l love the people and the amazing vibrant colours
The absurd blend of tranquillity and chaos, sometimes moments apart!
The food is a big draw to India and the wildlife and natural beauty too
Has to be the food and culture
I love India’s beautiful fabrics
The colours, the food, the chaos and the peace!
The food, the people and the heat.
The culture and generosity of the people
I love Indian architecture and the wonderful and varied curries from all parts of India which are varied and exciting tastes
I love the scenery and the food is full of flavour (india)
I love traditional Indian clothing. Bollywood dancing is great too!
I love the curries, unbeatable flavours in every one!
The variety, especially re food
The colours! On my only trip to India I was overwhelmed by how colourful everywhere was. Even the women working as roadside labourers were wearing the most vividly coloured sarees. Towns, shops, markets, gardens, everywhere sang out with colour
I love the scents and smells of India. It is one giant mixing pot of scents and flavours
We have family connections with India and although I have never been there, I love the culture, particularly the astonishing range of cuisines and the music.
The food, the sights, the people, the wildlife – but, most of all, the Taj Mahal.
i love the food, the vibrant colours, the historical buildings like the golden temple. mostly i love the friendliness of the people they are always smiling and happy even in the poorest places
I’m fascinated and inspired by India and would love to win this book prize!
What I love about India is the food! Unfortunately I have never been to the country (yet) but Glasgow has some amazing Indian restaurants. And I make a mean curry too, though I say it myself as shouldn’t.
I love the delicious food, the wonderful people and places, the variety of cultural opportunities.
The colour and spices.
I love the spices, food and perfumes x
I love the teeming life & colour of India, the smells & sounds! India is a multisensory experience!
Fascinating read Many thanks