clottedcream
Thu 12-Jan-12 16:05:54
my father was born here and its coming up to a special birthday. I would love to buy him a book on Shimla - the only ones I can find are for travelling and hotels
can anyone help please?
Theas18
Thu 12-Jan-12 16:11:51
tilbatilba
Thu 12-Jan-12 16:12:54
I remember reading quite a funny book called " Staying On" about an eccentric English couple. It was set in Simla. Not sure if Rumer Godden had any stories set there....
tilbatilba
Thu 12-Jan-12 16:18:18
Have just googled it ...written by Paul Scott. There was a film made in 1981 based on the novel, It was filmed in Simla - stunning scenery. Good luck, lovely idea!
Lilymaid
Thu 12-Jan-12 16:20:32
Marking this as both DM and DGF were at school there.
clottedcream
Thu 12-Jan-12 16:51:42
he would prefer perhaps a guide to Shimla or Shimla now and then. Thanks for the links but the one I found was out of stock and the other book was a kindle
Matsikula
Fri 10-Feb-12 16:41:43
I've also read 'Staying On' quite recently - it's really good. Funny and sad. It's set in a fictional hill station town which is probably / possibly based on Shimla.
It's not a book, but the BBC recently did a really good documentary series on the hill station trains, one of which goes up to Shimla. Perhaps that might be available on DVD?
