The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: The classic feel-good Sunday Times Bestselling novel

Deborah Moggach

Feb 2012 · Random House

About this ebook

Discover the Sunday Times bestselling novel that inspired the beloved film.

The book that inspired the box office hit The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel starring Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Celia Imrie, Dev Patel and Penelope Wilton

Enticed by advertisements for a luxury retirement home in India, a group of strangers leave England to begin a new life.

On arrival, however, they discover the palace is a shell of its former self, the staff are more than a little eccentric and the days of the Raj appear to be long gone.

But, as they soon discover, life and love can begin again, even in the most unexpected circumstances.

'Funny, touching and so full of colours and visual details that you feel, after finishing it, as if you've already seen the movie' Daily Mail

Previously published with the title These Foolish Things.

Ratings and reviews

Thanks, Goodreads for the free book! The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel follows several elderly British people as they relocate from a rapidly changing Britain to a retirement home in Bangalore, India .

I never read the book and based on the some of the reviews probably will not. I'm commenting to say that the Movie changed my life, for the better. Living in Canada for my entire life at the age of 55 I stepped out of my comfort zone and travelled to Thailand and Vietnam and been back there for a total of 4 times. The last 2 times I spent 5 months each time. I'm working up the courage to go to India. 😎👍

I was eager to read the book having watched and loved both of the fantastic Marigold films and it didn't disappoint at all. It's funny, heartwarming and thought provoking with the message that life definitely doesn't end when you are over a certain age. It also transports you to the vivid colours of India and how life is lived there. If you loved the films then you'll definitely love the book.

About the author

Deborah Moggach is the author of many successful novels including Tulip Fever and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, which was made into a top-grossing film starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy and Maggie Smith. Her screenplays include the film of Pride and Prejudice, which was nominated for a BAFTA. She lives in Wales.