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Set among the upper classes in the gracious, repressive and complex world of 1920s Ceylon (Sri Lanka), this evocative novel tells the story of two people who must determine if it is possible to pursue personal happiness without compromising the happiness of others. A young teacher,... read more

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Annalukshmi Kandiah often felt that the verse from that great work of Tamil philosophy, the Tirukkural-- "I see the sea of love, but not the raft on which to cross it" -- could be applied to her own life, if "desire" was subtituted for "love."

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  1. Shyam Selvadurai (Author)

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Publisher: Hyperion
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1999
ISBN: 0786864737
Page Count: 368

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