Writer, tea lover, wannabe chef. Author of "Teatime for the Firefly" and "Flame Tree Road" (Harper Collins/Mira Books). Represented by April Eberhardt Literary.
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That’s a lovely picture, I really like the curved driveway with plant pots. The house I lived in in Pakistan was a bit like this, with archways and a verandah, although perhaps a bit more tumbledown. We had chowkidars sleeping on the verandah at nights, was that a common thing in the tea estates too?
For thirty years I have studied the architecture of BRITISH INDIA and would enjoy seeing you have the bungalows put into print for myself and all to enjoy. My wife would also enjoy your novel
Thirty years! I would imagine you would have great in depth knowledge about the subject. Sadly, many beautiful tea garden bungalow have fallen to ruin or been washed away by floods. I have heard several sad stories. One bungalow I know is lying unoccupied because of a GHOST!!
hello by profession I am a touroperator, divide my time both in Italy and India. Have extensively toured in tea plantations,
the bunglow I love is Thora tea estate near moran , sipping tea with the manager is great experience. I have a sea side bunglow taken over from an english old couple at Gopalpur on sea, I wish to build a small replica of a period bunglow in the vacant land, Compliment for your rsearch
srikant mishra
Hi Srikant, I was most interested to know you are a tour operator. I am very familiar with Gopalpur. My father’s tea company Jardines Henderson had a small white washed two storey bungalow there where we used to go for our holidays. It was called “Waverly” – it’s right on the beach. We also used to know someone who owned a canning factory there. Gopalpur brings back many memories. Best wishes, Shona.
Tea Buddy 
That’s beautiful Shona! Can’t wait to read more…do you have a release date yet?
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Thanks Mikko. Yes, release date is October 2013. I will keep you updated.
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I’ll be in the front of the line!!!!
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That’s a lovely picture, I really like the curved driveway with plant pots. The house I lived in in Pakistan was a bit like this, with archways and a verandah, although perhaps a bit more tumbledown. We had chowkidars sleeping on the verandah at nights, was that a common thing in the tea estates too?
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Yes chowkidars sleep on the verandahs at night. I did not know you lived in Pakistan, Lorna.
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Shona-Is there only one Pic available of the Amgoorie Bungalow? Do i need to become a member of Printrest to see any more?
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For thirty years I have studied the architecture of BRITISH INDIA and would enjoy seeing you have the bungalows put into print for myself and all to enjoy. My wife would also enjoy your novel
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Thirty years! I would imagine you would have great in depth knowledge about the subject. Sadly, many beautiful tea garden bungalow have fallen to ruin or been washed away by floods. I have heard several sad stories. One bungalow I know is lying unoccupied because of a GHOST!!
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hello by profession I am a touroperator, divide my time both in Italy and India. Have extensively toured in tea plantations,
the bunglow I love is Thora tea estate near moran , sipping tea with the manager is great experience. I have a sea side bunglow taken over from an english old couple at Gopalpur on sea, I wish to build a small replica of a period bunglow in the vacant land, Compliment for your rsearch
srikant mishra
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Hi Srikant, I was most interested to know you are a tour operator. I am very familiar with Gopalpur. My father’s tea company Jardines Henderson had a small white washed two storey bungalow there where we used to go for our holidays. It was called “Waverly” – it’s right on the beach. We also used to know someone who owned a canning factory there. Gopalpur brings back many memories. Best wishes, Shona.
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