The Glass Palace by Amitav Ghosh in Paperback

• Author:    Amitav Ghosh
  
• Publisher: HarperCollins
  
• ISBN: 9780008279486
  
• SKU: BK0421780
  
• Language: English
  
• Binding: Paperback
• Fulfillment by : Eachdaykart Global

Product Description

Rajkumar, just a boy working on a market stall in the dusty square outside the royal palace, is caught in the midst of political turmoil when the British exile the Burmese King, Queen, and entire Court. He is saved by a wise Chinese merchant, and together they establish a logging business in upper Burma. Still haunted by the Royal Family, Rajkumar sets out on a journey to the obscure Indian town where they have been sent into exile. This captivating narrative perfectly captures the complex dynamics between the Burmese, Indian, and British communities. Among the many intriguing characters are Miss Dolly, a lady from the royal court who becomes Rajkumar's wife, and Jonakin, a strong-willed member of the British-educated Indian colony who is tasked with overseeing the exiled Burmese court. The plot follows Rajkumar's fortunes – from rubber estates in Malaya to businesses in Singapore and estates in Burma – as he navigates his relationships with his Chinese