Time is the only enemy of the innocent and the beautiful, says Lisa Hilton. The British author shares some beautiful memories and not-so-innocent confessions with Spice.
The chiaroscuro contrast between sublime art and primal instinct; lavish locations and intimate detail, steely ambition and swarthy desires follow true in letter and spirit not just of 42-year-old British author Lisa Hilton’s fiction but also her life. And standing in a hotel bathrobe, wet hair, bare-faced, and smiling, it is never clearer. Unlike her books and characters that inhabit a world of the super rich, in an orgy of branded fashion, art and exotic locations, she claims none of it as her own. “A lot of it was observation; my daughter’s father is Italian and his family has a house near Portofino in Italy. So I spent a lot of time down there and it was really just watching people more than anything else. I live a very boring life.” Spouting sassy wit and saucy tales, this lover of mysteries and mistress of murder is anything but boring. Straddling genres, generations and vocations as effortlessly as she flits through continents, she has authored five historical biographies and three novels, and only recently ventured into erotic thrillers with Maestra—the first of the trilogy, which has already been optioned for motion picture rights—and Domina, that she is in the country to promote.
This story is from the July 10, 2017 edition of India Today.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the July 10, 2017 edition of India Today.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
BJP's Big Paschim Test
On paper, the BJP-RLD tie-up is a winner for the NDA in west UP, though the INDIA bloc thinks otherwise. The BSP's entry with mixed candidates can unsettle both alliances
Why Gen V Matters
The Way The 210 Million-Strong Generation Viksit Bharat Casts Its Vote Will Determine The Outcome Of This Election As It Has In The Past
Heart Stopper
Cushions with tales of beauty, serenity, art and nature
THE NIPPON NARRATIVE
Say konnichiwa to good design and sayōnara to bad aesthetics, as this apartment in Bangalore is a lesson in how to use Japanese design effectively
RURAL RESPLENDENCE
This second home in a small village in Uttar Pradesh brings to life the beauty and simplicity of locally sourced materials
Curves in the Right Places
Arches may be taking over interior design, but how and where you place them in your home can make or mar the look of the room
Marvels in Mud
Here's how this humble material is changing the way we look at eco-friendly homes in India
DESIGN FOR THE AGES
Five homes, five distinct design styles that help decode how to curate age-appropriate spaces
TAKE FIVE
FROM RUGS TO CUSHIONS, THESE DECOR PIECES WILL GIVE YOUR INTERIORS AN INSTANT MAKEOVER THIS SEASON
TRENDY TABLESCAPES
At the turn of the season, three fashion labels throw a soiree that is stylish, suave and sophisticated