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  • Published: 1 August 2013
  • ISBN: 9780099579038
  • Imprint: Vintage
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $29.99

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The classic feel-good Sunday Times Bestselling novel




The smash-hit bestseller The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is now re-jacketed along with the rest of Deborah Moggach’s books in gorgeous series style


Discover the Sunday Times bestselling novel that inspired the beloved film.

The book that inspired the box office hit The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel starring Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Celia Imrie, Dev Patel and Penelope Wilton

Enticed by advertisements for a luxury retirement home in India, a group of strangers leave England to begin a new life.

On arrival, however, they discover the palace is a shell of its former self, the staff are more than a little eccentric and the days of the Raj appear to be long gone.

But, as they soon discover, life and love can begin again, even in the most unexpected circumstances.

Previously published with the title These Foolish Things

  • Published: 1 August 2013
  • ISBN: 9780099579038
  • Imprint: Vintage
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $29.99

About the author

Deborah Moggach

Deborah Moggach is the author of many successful novels including Tulip Fever and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, which was made into a top-grossing film starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy and Maggie Smith. Her screenplays include the film of Pride and Prejudice, which was nominated for a BAFTA. She lives in Wales.

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Praise for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Delightful and entertaining

Mail on Sunday

Warm, wise, funny

Guardian

Superb... Moggach has served us a treat with this novel. Moving, sincere, funny

Independent on Sunday

A glorious romp that will inspire roars of recognition

Sunday Express

Funny and deeply poignant

Daily Mail