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Is there a good reason for this book to be on a list of excellent books on India and England? Are people aware that Ireland and England are as distinctive as England and France?

Frances Very few people....but glad you are, Liam!

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I am tempted to read this author but wondering - do her books have an air of colonialism about them?

Liam Ostermann It would be surprising if a woman from late 20th century Ireland (the UK's oldest colony) was in anyway pro colonial in attitude - Ireland's struggle …moreIt would be surprising if a woman from late 20th century Ireland (the UK's oldest colony) was in anyway pro colonial in attitude - Ireland's struggle for freedom was an inspiration to many Indians. It is rather like worrying that a book by a Jewish would be anti-Semitic.(less)

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