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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
528
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
River of Smoke is a sweeping historical novel that carries you to the Bay of Bengal aboard the Ibis, where a cyclone rages and a cast of lives collides in a quest for redemption and survival. A continuation of Sea of Poppies, River of Smoke follows Neel, the pampered raja facing a fall from grace; Paulette, the French orphan disguising herself as a deckhand; and Deeti, the resilient widowed poppy grower fleeing toward freedom with her lover Kalua, among others. For fans of historical epics and readers who crave immersive, character-driven adventures, this novel offers a thrilling blend of danger, humor, and moral weight.
In River of Smoke, the author crafts interwoven narratives that move between the clipper ship Ibis, the bustling streets of Canton’s Fanqui-town, and the shadowy networks of the opium trade. The book's structure—the shifting viewpoints, brisk nautical pacing, and luminous period detail—draws you into the rhythm of sea storms, crowded decks, and the fragile friendships that form under pressure. The experience is enriched by witty dialogue, sensory detail, and a balance of danger, tenderness, and moral reflection that makes history feel immediate and alive.
River of Smoke leaves you with a deeper understanding of how people navigated vast historical forces and what it costs to pursue fortune, freedom, and dignity. Reading it, you feel the twists of fate and the kindness that survives even amid upheaval, and you finish with a sense of connection—across cultures, oceans, and time—that lingers long after the last page.
Product Details
Author
Amitv Ghosh
Publisher
Fiction Books
Number of Pages
528
Language
English
SKU
BK0510331
ISBN
9780374174231
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
15.88 x 2.54 x 23.5 cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 999
₹ 849
15% Off