Sarah Lloyd: podcast appearances and interviews

Sarah Lloyd, born in 1947, is a British travel writer known for her nonfiction books An Indian Attachment and Chinese Characters. She was born into an upper-middle-class family in Stanmore, west London, and trained as a landscape architect. Lloyd won an architecture scholarship to Brazil and studied under the renowned Roberto Burle Marx before traveling to India. Her experiences in India, including a love affair with a Sikh, inspired her first book, An Indian Attachment, published in 1984. The book offers insight into Indian village life and was praised for its evocative and authentic portrayal, receiving positive reviews from publications such as India Today, The Tribune, and the Sunday Telegraph. The success of her debut was followed by Chinese Characters in 1987, which received similar acclaim. The book was highlighted by author Andrew Lane for its insightful reflection on Chinese people and history. Beyond her writing career, Lloyd has worked professionally as a landscape architect and landscape photographer. Her diverse experiences and storytelling have contributed to her recognition as an accomplished author and landscape professional.