Bernice Chauly is celebrated for her potent and evocative explorations of identity and place. Her work delves into the complexities of human experience with a direct and honest voice that has earned critical acclaim. Through poetry and prose, she captures the nuances of memory and belonging, offering readers profound insights into the modern condition. Her literary contributions have significantly shaped contemporary Malaysian letters.
"Journalist Delonix Regia chances upon cultured and irresistible Omar amidst the upheaval of the Reformasi movement in Kuala Lumpur. As the city roils around them, they find solace in each other. But when their two-year-old daughter Alba is kidnapped, Del must confront the terrible secrets of a city where babies are sold and girls are trafficked."--Provided by publisher