The Taming of a Brew is a story of guilt, betrayal and untold secrets vividly and entrancingly set in the postcolonial era in Mauritius. Set against the backdrop of a tea estate, it tells of lives intertwined, of an inheritance against a deep heartbreak. A tea picker Hindu girl, a French man and a beautiful mistress struggling to cast light in their lives.
A compilation of Factual information about tea, it's history and the industry if found at the end of the book.
This book uncovers the post colonial history of Mauritius which was colonised by both the French and British. It shows the agricultural cultural heritage brought by both colonisers to the virgin island.
By:
Sita Seecharrun Harris Illustrated by:
Sita Seecharrun Harris Imprint: Sita Seecharrun Harris Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 203mm,
Width: 127mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 340g ISBN:9781838482008 ISBN 10: 1838482008 Pages: 314 Publication Date:04 April 2021 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
