The British Council, in collaboration with HarperCollins India, is thrilled to host the launch of Great Eastern Hotel by Ruchir Joshi. The author will be in conversation with writer Mukul Kesavan.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, 8 May 2025
- Time: 6:30 PM onwards
- Venue: British Council, 17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi
- Entry: Free (Pre-registration required)
About the Book
Great Eastern Hotel - The world is at war. And at the Great Eastern, Calcutta’s most luxurious hotel, amidst the feasting, dancing and laughter, we witness the metropolis in the last moments before multiple disasters strike.
The story begins in August 1941, on the day Rabindranath Tagore dies. The city has come to a standstill as thousands of people line the streets to pay their respects. Among them are: Nirupama, a student of history and a volunteer with the Communist Party of India; Imogen, a young Englishwoman whose father is an official with the Raj; Kedar, the scion of a wealthy family, who dreams of painting like Cezanne; and Gopal, a young but experienced pickpocket, who finds himself promoted into a dark, dangerous world.
Important Instructions:
- RSVP is mandatory, as seating for the event is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The event is open exclusively to people who are 18 years and above.
- The copies of the books can be pre-purchased and particpants will have the opportunity to get their copies signed by the author.
For inquiries, please contact payal.chawla1@in.britishcouncil.org
Phone: 8929782042 (Mon-Sat 11am-5pm)
Don’t miss this chance to be part of an extraordinary literary and cultural celebration. We look forward to seeing you there!