Jane Ainslie was born in Wellington, New Zealand. As a child she was fascinated by India. In her twenties, she travelled there to study meditation. She returned thrice later to India to advance her studies. In her early 30s, she moved to Adelaide, South Australia, from where she gained a Bachelor of Nursing degree. She worked in several hospitals in Adelaide and now works in administration helping people export their wine overseas.
Life in Sydney, Australia has come apart at the seams for Sita Sinclair. At 27, she's been dumped by her boyfriend, lost her job and needs a new place to live. However, Sita is about to learn that fate can lead you to unexpected destinations. Sita's fortunes begin to change when she starts a new job. The gorgeous art director callum walks into her life. She also strikes up a friendship with an elderly Indian neighbor from whom she learns about her namesake in the Ramayana. Sita decides to travel to India. The journey is both physical and spiritual and it gives her courage to learn from her mistakes. Set against the backdrop of the advertising industry in Sydney and New Delhi, Varanasi and Mt. Abu, Chai for Beginners has shades of adventure and romance and spirituality. This novel spans cultures and continents with remarkable ease.
