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Book Summary
Flood On Fire, from acclaimed author Amitav Ghosh, is a sweeping historical novel that places you at the dawn of the Opium War era in 1839. Spanning Calcutta, Mumbai, and Canton, Flood On Fire follows a diverse cast—an impoverished sailor, a steadfast havildar, a determined opium trader’s wife, and a wary translator—as empires clash and personal loyalties are tested. Perfect for fans of immersive historical fiction, nautical adventure, and richly drawn, morally complex characters, Flood On Fire feels both educational and emotionally gripping.
Crafted with meticulous research and told through multiple intertwined voices, Flood On Fire unfolds in a narrative that moves with a steady, cinematic pace. The book draws you into crowded ports, tense councils, and perilous sea passages, offering a sense of being there in the thick of 1839—where every negotiation, voyage, and decision can tilt the balance of power. The storytelling balances grand historical scope with intimate moments, so the reader experiences both the broad sweep of empire and the private drift of longing and courage.
After finishing Flood On Fire, readers emerge with a deeper understanding of how individual lives intersect with global forces, a renewed curiosity about 19th-century history, and the sense that a great story can illuminate the human side of empire. Flood On Fire leaves you contemplative, inspired, and eager to explore more of this masterful historical world.
Product Details
Author
Amitav Ghosh
Publisher
Penguin Books
Language
English
SKU
BK0033890
ISBN
9780143426127
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
1.04 x 16.4 x 22.1 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 599
₹ 509
15% Off