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Hardback
Number of Pages
400
Language
English
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Book Summary
Cinnamon Gardens is a lush historical novel that sweeps readers into 1920s Ceylon, tracing the intertwined lives of Colombo’s elite in the Cinnamon Gardens neighborhood. It follows Annalukshmi, a vibrant young schoolteacher torn between her family’s expectations and a longing for independence, and Balendran, a dutiful son whose world is unsettled by the return of a former lover. Rich with social history and intimate drama, this literary tale invites adults and readers who enjoy sweeping family sagas, moral ambiguity, and portraits of a society on the edge of change. The tone blends warmth, resilience, and a searching empathy as Shyam Selvadurai’s masterful storytelling reveals both splendor and danger beneath the surface.
In this narrative, Cinnamon Gardens is written with lush, evocative prose and a carefully structured weave of lives that intersect in a city preparing for social upheaval. Annalukshmi's quest for independence unfolds within the schoolroom and the wider world, while Balendran's sense of duty collides with past passions and shifting loyalties. The experience is cinematic and intimate, balancing grand social detail with close, human moments—dialogue, choices, and the quiet courage of individuals navigating tradition.
After turning the final page, readers will carry a richer understanding of a society in transition and a deep empathy for lives shaped by love, duty, and the longing to belong. The book offers a poised, enduring reminder that history lives in the people we meet and the choices we make, leaving readers with questions to ponder long after the book is finished.
Product Details
Author
Shyam Selvadurai
Publisher
Penguin India
Number of Pages
400
Language
English
SKU
9780140282146
ISBN
9780140282146
Dimensions
20 x 14 x 4 cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 450
₹ 382
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