Of Marriageable Age by Sharon Maas
'A vast canvas of memorable characters across a kaleidoscope of cultures. her epic story feels like an authentic reflection of a world full of sadness, joy and surprise.' The Observer A spellbinding story of forbidden love. Three continents, three decades, three very disparate lives: Savitri, intuitive and charismatic, grows up among the servants of a pre-war English household in Madras. But the traditional customs of her Brahmin family clash against English upper-class prejudice, threatening her love for the privileged son of the house. Nataraj, raised as the son of an idealistic doctor in rural South India, finds life in London heady, with girls and grass easily available. until he is summoned back home to face raw reality. Saroj, her fire hidden by outward reserve, comes of age in Guyana, South America. When her strict, orthodox Hindu father goes one step too far she finally rebels against him. and even against her gentle, apparently docile Ma. But Ma harbours a deep secret. one that binds these three so disparate lives and hurtles them towards a truth that could destroy their world. 'A vast canvas of memorable characters across a kaleidoscope of cultures. her epic story feels like an authentic reflection of a world full of sadness, joy and surprise.' The Observer 'A big book, big themes, an exotic background and characters that will live with you forever.' Katie Fforde 'Beautifully and cleverly written. A wondrous, spellbinding story which grips you from the first to the last page. I can't recall when I last enjoyed a book so much.' Lesley Pearse 'It's a wonderful panoramic story and conveys such vivid pictures of the countries it portrays I was immediately transported and completely captivated. A terrific writer.' Barbara Erskine 'From the first page I was hooked with this enchanting book. unputdownable.' Audrey Howard
Maas, Sharon: - Sharon Maas is a novelist whose books include The Speech of Angels, Peacocks Dancing, and The Small Fortune of Dorothea Q. She also works as a social worker in a hospital in South Germany. Born in Guyana and educated in England, Sharon currently lives and works in Germany. Visit her at sharonmaas.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781909490246 |
| ISBN 10 | 1909490245 |
| Title | Of Marriageable Age |
| Author | Sharon Maas |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bookouture |
| Year published | 2014-03-14 |
| Number of pages | 456 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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