The Listening Zone

Plain Tales from the Hills conjures up an intimate evocative, often funny and always vital portrait of India. Written by the much-loved Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) these unabridged observations of the British in India and Indian Life were originally commissioned for the Civil and Military Gazette where Kipling worked as a journalist in the 1880s.

Incredibly Kipling wrote these famous and atmospheric pieces before he was twenty-two, and they aptly illustrate his genius as a storyteller whose words and voice have stood the test of time. The raciness of his narrative, the astute detail and insight, the humour and vitality of his characters - all contribute to ensure these stories remain as various and memorable as India itself.

Narrated by the eloquent and expressive Martin Jarvis, this is a true jewel in the crown for all lovers of quality audiobooks, superb production and classic literature.