This gorgeous, funny novel paints a picture of a bygone era, depicting the changing society in Ceylon after Independence from the British in 1948. Three Tamil girl cousins, Gowry, Saratha and Buvana, grow up in the old-fashioned village of Kolavil in Eastern Sri Lanka near the beautiful River Thillai. As they approach womanhood, they each struggle in their own way to assert themselves in opposition to the strict traditions of Tamil culture and their powerful Grandma. Their idyllic village life is threatened by people and by events beyond their control. Meanwhile, the reader can get lost in a colourful world of flamingos, temple bells and coconut prawn curry.

About the Author
Rajes Bala (Rajeswary Balasubramaniam) has published eighteen books in Tamil. She has won many awards in India and Sri Lanka, and her novels have been used for research and PhD studies in India. She has presented essays on women's rights, Tamil language and literature, worship and beliefs, and environmental issues. Rajes lives in London, England.


Book Information
ISBN 9781914913174
Author Rajes Bala
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint The Conrad Press
Publisher The Conrad Press
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 24mm