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Chowringhee

Chowringhee

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by Sankar
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Set in 1950s Calcutta, Chowringhee is a sprawling saga of the intimate lives of managers, employees and guests at one of Calcutta's largest hotels, the Shahjahan. Written by best-selling Bengali author Sankar, Chowringhee was published in 1962. Predating Arthur Hailey's Hotel by three years, it became an instant hit, spawning translations in major Indian languages, a film and a play. Its larger-than-life characters including the enigmatic manager Marco Polo, the debonair receptionist Sata Bose, and the tragic hostess Karabi Guha have attained cult status.

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ISBN13: 9781843549147
ISBN10: 184354914X
Language: English
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Publication Year: 2010
Format: Paperback

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    Insightful glimpse into 1950s Calcutta hotel life.

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    If you're interested in detailed character-driven stories set in vibrant locations, Chowringhee offers a captivating journey into a bustling Calcutta hotel. Sankar’s vivid storytelling and memorable characters make it a rich read that brings the city’s post-independence era to life, perfect for those who love cultural and historical narratives.

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