The book captures all the enjoyable experiences of travelling, and the food they ate, and provides descriptions of France's seas.

Mehta also directed the documentary film Dateline Bangladesh based on her time stationed in Bangladesh during the war.

The good old man of letters is much loved by his young and old readers. They sometimes post letters to him. He replies to some. In the end, he wants his readers to look at the brighter side of life.

As a debut novel, Patel has done a remarkable job in crafting a compelling story through her richly descriptive writing. However, there is room for critique within the core premise of the novel.

Indian author and activist Praful Bidwai dies, aged 64, after choking on his food, reports say.