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| Of Marriageable Age
| | Sharon Maas
| Of Marriageable Age follows three individuals across three decades and three continents in an epic story of intertwined dramas and mysterious legacies. It is set against the struggles for independence of two British colonies -- one the Jewel in the Crown, one a forgotten nation at the end of the world -- and is ultimately a story of personal triumph against society's straightjacket
Savitri, intuitive and charming, is brought up among the servants of a pre-war English household in India. But the traditional customs of her Brahmin family clash against English upper-class prejudice, threatening her love for the son of the house. Nataraj, raised as the son of an idealistic country doctor, finds life in London heady and mind-spinning, with girls and money easily available. Sarojini, her passion hidden by outward reserve, grows up in Guyana and finds herself in rebellion against her overly strict, orthodox Hindu father... and even against her gentle, almost saintly Ma.
Review
'A big book, big themes, an exotic background and characters that will live with you forever… unputdownable.' Katie Fforde
'Beautifully and cleverly written. A wondrous, spellbinding story which grips you from the first to the last page… I can't recall when I last enjoyed a book so much.' Lesley Pearse
'It's a wonderful panoramic story and conveys such vivid pictures of the countries it portrays I was immediately transported and completely captivated. A terrific writer.' Barbara Erskine
'From the first page I was hooked with this enchanting book… unputdownable.' Audrey Howard
'A vast canvas of memorable characters across a kaleidoscope of cultures… her epic story feels like an authentic reflection of a world full of sadness, joy and surprise.' The Observer
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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