Matriarch of the Montoya family, Orquídea Divina Montoya, invites her children and grandchildren to collect their inheritance. She is not long for this world and must warn them about the dangers she’s been running from. Zoraida Cordova’s fantasy novel bursts with life, reminding us of the power of family and traditions. Read if you like:Continue reading “The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Cordova”
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Book Review — The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar
It is 1785 and Mr. Jonah Hancock, a merchant trader from Deptford has chanced upon a miracle like no other. Having lost his prized ship Calliope and left with a mermaid, Hancock can barely contain his dejection. But much to his wonder and disbelief, he comes to realize what a jackpot he has struck upon when thisContinue reading “Book Review — The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar”
Book Review — The House That Spoke by Zuni Chopra
The House That Spoke is a story of how darkness makes its way into Kashmir, in the form of a demon that haunts Zoon’s house as well as the growing socio-political tension in society courtesy of militants. At 14 years of age, Zoon is a very spirited young girl, unaware of the power her lineage has.Continue reading “Book Review — The House That Spoke by Zuni Chopra”
Book Review — The Goat Thief by Perumal Murugan [Translated by N. Kalyan Raman]
Famed Tamilian writer, Perumal Murugan’s 10 short stories have been compiled into this volume called The Goat Thief. Steeped in cultural nuances and throwing light on the simplicities of life, the stories draw our attention towards the very nature of humanity; be it seeking company or obsessing over ordinary objects. Some of these tales are testament toContinue reading “Book Review — The Goat Thief by Perumal Murugan [Translated by N. Kalyan Raman]”
Book Review — The Curse of Mohenjodaro by Maha Khan Phillips
Thank you Pan Macmillan India for sending me a copy of this book for review 🙂 Maha Khan Phillips’ The Curse of Mohenjodaro is a sweeping narrative that shuffles between 3800 BC and the present; chronicling the dire consequences of corrupted leaders and subjugated populace, both, then and now. Nadia Osbourne had just about escapedContinue reading “Book Review — The Curse of Mohenjodaro by Maha Khan Phillips”
The Life Stories 