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Before the Rains
- Narrated by: Naomi Frederick
- Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 02-23-17
- Language: English
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $24.00
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Publisher's Summary
Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of Before the Rains by Dinah Jefferies, read by Naomi Frederick.
A gripping, heart-wrenching tale of love against the odds from number one Sunday Times best-selling author Dinah Jefferies.
Rajputana, India, 1930. Since her husband's death, 28-year-old photojournalist Eliza's only companion has been her camera. When the British government sends her to an Indian princely state to photograph the royal family, she's determined to make a name for herself. But when Eliza arrives at the palace, she meets Jay, the Prince's handsome, brooding younger brother. Brought together by their desire to improve conditions for local people, Jay and Eliza find they have more in common than they think. But their families - and society - think otherwise. Eventually they will have to make a choice between doing what's expected and following their hearts.
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- Rachel Hendrickson
- 04-09-18
perfectly romantic
I absolutely loved this book. it painted such a beautiful scene. I highly recommend it!!
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- veronica cochrane
- 08-01-18
Cochrane, Glasgow
I enjoyed this beautifully written book and the lovely description India towards the end of the Raj. This is the second book by this author I have listened to and the narrator has a good range of believable voices.
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- Anne maitland
- 12-09-17
Pleasant surprises
Kept me enchanted and wanting to learn more of India. Well written and read. Superb.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-16-17
Before the rains
Not a patch on the tea planters wife by the same author.
It starts well but I thought the end spoilt it for me as it was a bit slushy and completely unrealistic
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- rezwana
- 07-30-17
reflects interesting indian cultral traditions
What did you like most about Before the Rains?
The cultral easten tradition that your elders know "Whats best for you" and how that often goes against what you feel in your heart , which is right ? your hearts voice or your elders voice.
What other book might you compare Before the Rains to, and why?
of marriagable age
Which scene did you most enjoy?
All the scences where the tradtions of india came into play, both good and bad !!
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The moments where women had no rights,had no voice.
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- Abbey
- 06-27-17
excellent read
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Despite being a predictable love story the author wove in interesting insights into life in India from both the Indian and English perspective. Dinah Jefferies brings the country and characters to life, and the narration was excellent.
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- Malcolm Blackwood
- 04-17-17
Absolutely terrific story
Well written, well researched and well narrated. A wonderful way to spend listening hours. Recommended for all romantics everywhere
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- Joyce
- 03-25-17
Dinah Jefferies
I was so looking forward to this book but was disappointed when reading it. Perhaps I expected too much, but not her usual can't put down read.
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- Bookaholic
- 03-20-17
Romantic novel
If you like Mills & Boon style books then you will love this. Easy reading romantic novel. Nothing surprising, just pleasant escapism and all a bit obvious from the start. Well narrated by Naomi Frederick, I would listen to her again, but wouldn't read another Dinah Jefferies - not my cup of tea.