The House Of Blue Mangoes: A Novel

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In the south Indian village of Chevathar, famed for its groves of a unique blue mango variety, Solomon Dorai faces the impending devastation of his world and all he cherishes. As the headman of Chevathar, he seeks to preserve the village from both catastrophe and change, and the decisions he makes will mark his family for generations to come. This gripping family chronicle spans nearly a half-century and three generations of the Dorai family as they search for their place in a rapidly changing society. Whether recruited into the burgeoning independence movement, apprenticed in ancient medical arts, or managing a British tea plantation, the Dorai men find themselves drawn back to their ancestral land by profound emotional ties that transcend even the most powerful forces of history. The novel brings to life a culture under assault by modernity and offers a stark indictment of colonialism, while reflecting with great poignancy on the inexorable social transformations of the subcontinent.

About the Author

David Davidar began his career in Journalism and now works In publishing. He is married and lives in New Delhli.

9780066212548 ISBN
9780066212548 ISBN
Classic Fiction
Literature & Fiction