Tulip Season (32 page)

Comment on Mitra's various relationships: with her mother, grandmother, Robert, Detective Yoshihama, and Ulrich. Do you have (or have you ever had) a relationship similar to one of these?

How has India become a character for the novel? What aspects of Indian culture, as depicted in the book, interested you the most?

Do you enjoy a mystery series? Does Mitra's attempts at sleuthing open up possibilities for a sequel to this novel?

Have you read other novels by Bharti Kirchner? How does this one compare?

Also by Bharti Kirchner

Fiction

Shiva Dancing

Sharmila's Book

Darjeeling

Pastries: A Novel of Desserts and Discoveries

Nonfiction

The Healthy Cuisine of India: Recipes from the Bengal Region

Indian Inspired

The Bold Vegetarian

Vegetarian Burgers

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