The Flower Boy by Karen Roberts

The Flower Boy by Karen Roberts

An accomplished debut, The Flower Boy is the tragically romantic story of people from two cultures, one ruling the other, and the human passions that defy and nearly overcome social taboos.

In the colonial society of 1930s Ceylon, the separation between servant and master is clearly drawn. Young Chandi, however, knows that the baby born to his mother's mistress will be his friend. And, indeed, their friendship blossoms in the lush gardens of the tea plantation on which they live. Many, English and Ceylonese, are troubled by the friendship, but the English planter is charmed by the children's bond, and ultimately by Chandi's mother, Premawathi. But the world encroaches on their Eden. Beautifully observed, compellingly plotted, The Flower Boy is a compassionate novel of a lost world and those who struggled to hold on to it.

Karen S. Roberts has written on a myriad of topics, but one of her favorite niches is the natural cleaning niche. She is not an astute environmentalist, but she does believe in doing her part to protect the environment and prevent it from being destroyed any further. And she is especially concerned about people protecting their health. One of the things that she supports is the use of natural cleaning products, for they not only protect the environment, but they are also a much safer alternative for humans and animals alike. Karen loves being a grandma, enjoys writing, and is active in her church. She works with people with developmental disabilities.

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ISBN 13	9780375706813
ISBN 10	037570681X
Title	The Flower Boy
Author	Karen Roberts
Series	Vintage International
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2001-12-04
Number of pages	336
Prizes	Winner of New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age.
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.