what year did the authors second book come out?
1996.
When did the French finally leave?
What did the elderly man say to the author?
The elderly man said "I have a story that will make you believe in God."
Which country did the authors second book come out in?
Canada.
What occupation did the author wish they could tell people they were?
A doctor
Was the story good enough to make someone believe in God?
Yes.
What word did the author often use while on their first trip to India?
Bamboozle.
Where did the author mail their failed notes?
To a fictitious address in Siberia.
What was the elderly mans name?
Francis Adirubasamy.
How long was the author in India for their first trip?
5 months.
How long did the French cling onto the small ports?
Nearly 300 years.
What are the names of the stations where a toy train operates?
Roseville and Zootown.
Why didn't the authors novel work out?
There was a spark that was missing.
What is Pondicherry?
A tiny self-governing Union Territory south of Madras.
Who was the main character in the story that they elderly man mentioned?
Mr. Patel.