Overview

In 1911, two English roses embark on an adventure under the Indian sun that will test their every limit When high society sisters Isobel and Violet find themselves down on their luck, an unexpected inheritance sends them on an unforgettable voyage of discovery to face a wild destiny, deep in the jungles of India. With only their widowed Aunt Bea to guide them, the sisters will have to bond together through sickness and health if they have any hope of surviving this strange new world. But with Violet determined to marry well and return to England as soon as possible, Isobel faces an uncertain future. And yet, as the mystery of this unknown and lavish landscape and its people pulls Isobel under its spell, their past life fades to a distant memory and a strength and courage born of her experiences and surroundings sets her on a path few well-bred ladies have ever trod – one of independence and freedom… Readers are loving Under a Cerulean Sky: ‘Pure escapism…it has drama, secrets and history galore’ Tracy ‘A very atmospheric book…one of my favourite reads of the year’ Karen ‘The setting in this novel was just stunning, it really brought to life the colours, sounds and sights…I thoroughly enjoyed it’ Kathleen ‘Oh what a wonderful story, I couldn't put the book down’ Audrey

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Readers ADORE The Jasmine Wife: ‘As historical fiction goes, this is the best I've read in a long time’ Naomi Greenway, Librarian ‘Fantastic…I couldn’t read this fast enough!’ Amanda Driver, Netgalley reviewer ‘A provocative and compelling novel, this romantic and suspenseful story will be difficult to put down’ Debra Schoenburger, Goodreads ‘Giving this 5 stars *. From the beginning until the end I felt the romance’ Cynthia D., Netgalley reviewer ‘A lovely, lovely book and I'm glad to have had the chance to read it’ Laura Hanna-White, Goodreads ‘I loved the setting. I loved the characters. I loved the story. I loved it all’ Lynsey Crockett, Goodreads ‘Historical romantic fiction is soooo my genre…evocative and vividly written – so atmospheric’ Maria, Librarian ‘This book had it all…set my imagination on fire’ Ethel Fagin, Netgalley reviewer ‘I enjoyed every minute…just the right amount of tension and intrigue to keep me guessing’ Heather B, Librarian ‘I love Coverdale's writing, and while this is my first book I've read of hers, it won't be the last!’ The Book Distiller

Readers ADORE The Jasmine Wife: 'As historical fiction goes, this is the best I've read in a long time' Naomi Greenway, Librarian 'Fantastic...I couldn't read this fast enough!' Amanda Driver, Netgalley reviewer 'A provocative and compelling novel, this romantic and suspenseful story will be difficult to put down' Debra Schoenburger, Goodreads 'Giving this 5 stars *. From the beginning until the end I felt the romance' Cynthia D., Netgalley reviewer 'A lovely, lovely book and I'm glad to have had the chance to read it' Laura Hanna-White, Goodreads 'I loved the setting. I loved the characters. I loved the story. I loved it all' Lynsey Crockett, Goodreads 'Historical romantic fiction is soooo my genre...evocative and vividly written - so atmospheric' Maria, Librarian 'This book had it all...set my imagination on fire' Ethel Fagin, Netgalley reviewer 'I enjoyed every minute...just the right amount of tension and intrigue to keep me guessing' Heather B, Librarian 'I love Coverdale's writing, and while this is my first book I've read of hers, it won't be the last!' The Book Distiller

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Jane Coverdale has worked as a mural painter, scenic artist, graphic artist, animation cell artist and art director in theatre, television drama and commercials, films and music videos. She has travelled widely in Europe, Asia, America, Russia and India while working on film projects, but it was India and her people that inspired her to write her first historical romance novel, The Jasmine Wife. She now lives in the beautiful hill town of Leura in the Blue Mountains, outside of Sydney.

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