sentences:  Nevertheless, she treasures this, the only love letter she has ever received.Meanwhile, we see the new India that is replacing the British Raj, symbolised by Mrs Lila Bhoolabhoy, the temperamental and overweight owner of Smith's Hotel, and her much put upon husband and hotel manager, who is Tusker's drinking companion.The richly humorous context includes the engagement of servants, the railway service, poached eggs, hairdressing and the church organ.