Teatime for the Firefly

Set in 1943 India, this audiobook follows Layla Roy, a young woman born under an inauspicious horoscope who defies societal expectations through her independence and love for Manik Deb, a man betrothed to another. Her journey takes her from her home to the tea plantations of Assam, where she navigates the complexities of colonial society and her new life among expatriates and servants. As India undergoes profound changes after World War II, Layla must confront the growing racial tensions that threaten her safety and her future.