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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
384
Language
English
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Book Summary
The Fertile Earth is a sweeping historical novel about love, power, and belonging in a world defined by land and class. Set in Irumi, it follows Vijaya and Sree, daughters of the aristocratic Deshmukh family, and Krishna and Ranga, the sons of their household’s servants. When their paths cross, a bond forms that is both beautiful and dangerous, testing loyalties as a tiger-hunt in the jungle becomes a turning point that threads through their young adulthood. With uprisings and the Naxalite movement reshaping the landscape, this is a story for readers who love literary historical fiction, family drama, and questions of justice and desire. The tone is intimate, urgent, and hopeful, even amid hardship.
The Fertile Earth is written with warmth and clarity, weaving together the lives of four young people whose bonds cross class lines. The book unfolds through intimate scenes and pivotal moments, allowing readers to feel the texture of Irumi—the dust, the politics, the longing. The experience is immersive: lyrical prose, careful character work, and a pace that moves from tender, everyday moments to dramatic turning points, all while never losing sight of the human core at its heart.
After turning the last page of The Fertile Earth, readers carry a deeper understanding of love's endurance, the ambiguity of justice, and the ways families cling to one another in turmoil. This debut leaves a lasting impression—a testament to the human spirit and the complex ties that bind us when worlds collide.
Product Details
Author
Ruthvika Rao
Publisher
Hamish Hamilton
Number of Pages
384
Language
English
SKU
BK0510608
ISBN
9780670098804
Dimensions
2 x 14 x 22 cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 699
₹ 594
₹ 105 Off