The Tea Planter's Wife

By: Dinah Jefferies

Narrated by: Avita Jay

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of The Tea Planter's Wife by Dinah Jefferies, read by Avita Jay.

Nineteen-year-old Gwendolyn Hooper is newly married to a rich and charming widower, eager to join him on his tea plantation, determined to be the perfect wife and mother. But life in Ceylon is not what Gwen expected.

The plantation workers are resentful, the neighbours treacherous, and there are clues to the past - a dusty trunk of dresses, an overgrown gravestone in the grounds - that her husband refuses to discuss.

Just as Gwen finds her feet, disaster strikes. She faces a terrible choice, hiding the truth from almost everyone, but a secret this big can't stay buried forever....

©2015 Dinah Jefferies (P)2015 Penguin Audio

Overall, an entertaining book

The story is very interesting, as is the exotic setting. Sometimes, especially towards the end, it gets a little over sentimental. Also, the main character seems at times irritatingly weak. As a woman she is a bit of a ninny and not too interesting. Still, a good plot that holds your attention.

Talk About MENTAL!!!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Tea Planter's Wife to be better than the print version?

This book is worth the listen. It will give you historical insight and intrigue you with the psychology of the protagonist. I would listen to this book again.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Tea Planter's Wife?

I can't tell you - you have to listen to it!

Have you listened to any of Avita Jay’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I ADORE HER VOICE!!!!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes - it was very long, but I finished it in 3 days

Any additional comments?

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A Fantastic story!!!!!

This story was full of intense family secrets that had fatal consequences. The narrator was excellent and brought this fabulous story to life. You won't regret spending your time listening to The Tea Planters Wife!

I couldn't put it down

I really liked the book. in the beginning it took me a little patience to continue but soon I couldn't put it down. I liked the narrator and the description of the smells and colors of Sri Lanka.

A great book

i loved this book, the characters, the discribtions of Cylon and the gripping story that came to a peaceful acceptance of the truth.

Angony reading ...

It was from the start hard to read ... As the story processed it was even difficult to read .. I would not recommend any one to buy this book this The ending even when I try to finish this book was a disappointment..

sorrow fear anxiety lieing confusion secrets

weak book, sad and so terribly frustrating, shallow dialogue, only last ten minutes satisfying, alas!!