Silent Winds, Dry Seas - by Vinod Busjeet (Hardcover)

Silent Winds, Dry Seas is a poignant and powerful novel that explores the intimate struggle for independence and success of a young descendant of Indian indentured laborers in Mauritius.

Through gorgeous and precise language, the book conjures the spirit and rich life of Mauritius, even as its diverse peoples live under colonial rule.

The novel masterfully evokes the epic sweep of history in the intimate moments of a boy's life, weaving together the soaring hopes, fierce love, and heart-breaking tragedies of Vishnu's proud Mauritian family with his country's turbulent path to gain independence.

This is a universal novel of identity and place, of the legacies of colonialism, of tradition, modernity, and emigration, and of what a family will sacrifice for its children to thrive.

Don't miss out on this beautifully written and thought-provoking book - Silent Winds, Dry Seas is a must-read!