Description
As change sweeps over her small village surrounded by majestic palmyra trees, Lizzy barely clings to the hope that her life too will change for the better while the indolent menfolk of her family wallow in their former eminence and do nothing to redeem their sinking fortunes. Torn between filial duty and her love for an earnest young man from the palmyra climbing community, Lizzy's plight is symptomatic of many a thwarted life caught in the cruel grip of prejudice.
A quiet, powerful story of resilience, love, and the weight of tradition
About the Author
Hephzibah Jesudasan is from Pulipunam in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. An eminent professor of English, she won much critical acclaim for her first novel Putham Veedu, a classic little gem hailed as one of the earliest realistic novels in Tamil. Her novels are memorable for her artless prose and earnest portrayal of the palmyra climbers of her region. She was also an accomplished translator, essayist, poet and writer of children's books.
Book Information
ISBN 9781913109455
Author Hephzibah Jesudasan
Format Paperback
Imprint HopeRoad
Publisher HopeRoad Publishing Ltd
