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In the newest Jana Bibi adventure, Hamara Nagar is rocked by an espionage scandal. Now that the dust has settled and the town is safe from the threat of being flooded by a planned government dam, all eyes are on Jana and her feisty parrot, now the target of a potential kidnapping birdnapping that puts Jana and her household on edge. Meanwhile, love is in the air and thanks to the appearance of an old flame and the intoxicating elixir Love Potion Number 10, Jana is giddy-headed with the possibilities. She sees love and connection all around her. Everyone in her bustling home, however, from her long-time ayah, Mary, to her 11-year-old errand boy Tilku, think that whats missing from her life is a husband. A visit from Janas friends Lily and Cyrus, accompanied by Cyruss recently widowed cousin and business partner Max King, lead to hopes that Max might fit the bill. But the trios indulgence and hedonistic lifestyle clash with Janas simple existence. Set in the 1960s, Love Potion is the second book in the series which debuted with Janas Bibis Excellent Fortunes. With its eclectic cast of loveable characters, gentle wisdom and good cheer, this charming tale of love, adventure and intrigue is sure to lift the most cynical of spirits. Advance quotes: `A charming romp through an Indian hill station in the early 1960s. An enjoyable readRuskin Bond Delicately nostalgic . . . Love Potion casts a magic spell that lingers long after the last line is readPushpesh Pant Infused with charm and nostalgia, this whimsical and evocative book brings alive a landscape of vanished innocenceNamita Gokhale.ISBN - 9788184004083
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Pages : 312
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