by Rani Manicka · Hodder & Stoughton · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780340823835
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In this moving novel, fourteen-year-old Lakshmi leaves her home in Ceylon to marry in Malaysia, hoping for a better life. However, she faces poverty and the harsh realities of life. Despite the difficulties, Lakshmi becomes a formidable matriarch, fighting for the well-being of her children. The story explores themes of resilience, family, and the scars of war, offering a glimpse into a world where pain and beauty coexist, and where the past influences the future.
Rani Manicka is a Malaysian-born novelist, who divides her time between Malaysia and the United Kingdom.
