‘These Foolish Things’ is about Dunroamin, a converted guesthouse in Bangalore, where Sonny sets up a home for old people. Travel and set-up are inexpensive, staff willing and plentiful – and the British pensioners can enjoy the hot weather and mango juice with their gin.

Author Deborah Moggach Published by Vintage ISBN 9780099461845 EAN 9780099461845 Bic Code Cover Paperback