POTPOURRI

Covering an array of themes
horror romance, humour, crime and mystery Potpourri is an exceptional
collection of stories from that indisputable master story-teller, Ruskin
Bond. Bond presents an evocative and affectionate memoir of his life in
Mussoorie and other places he has visited, introducing us to an eclectic and
often eccentric, cast of characters along the way. The stories are often
realistic portraits of simple lives, touched with unexpected delights,
occasional sorrows and always with Bond’s characteristic sensitivity. They
are also diverse, including ‘He Said It With Arsenic’, the story of an
amiable murderer in the author’s family, ‘Love and Cricket’, a wonderful
evocation of small town India and ‘The Overcoat’, a ghost story set in the
magnificent Himalayas. Filled with warmth and a deep appreciation for the
daily vagaries of human existence, this collection is a treat for all Ruskin
Bond fans.