Meira Chand Book order

Meira Chand explores the search for identity and belonging within her novels. Her works, often set against the backdrops of Japan, India, or colonial Singapore, portray complex interactions between cultures and the individuals navigating them. Chand masterfully captures the atmosphere of her settings and the internal struggles of her characters as they grapple with prejudice, tradition, and the yearning for a place to call their own. Her writing offers profound insights into the human experience and the universal quest for home.

2024
The Pink White and Blue Universe
280 pages
10 hours of reading
A collection of tales that record literary author Meira Chand's own personal passage to India.
2020
House of the Sun
368 pages
13 hours of reading
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A funny, colourful, loud novel where comedy and tragedy are intertwined. Rich storytelling and vividly drawn characters from master storyteller Meira Chand!
2020
A Far Horizon
416 pages
15 hours of reading
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A lushly written, sweeping account of the Black Hole of Calcutta in 1756 by best selling author Meira Chand
2019
Last Quadrant
236 pages
9 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of a devastating typhoon in Kobe, this novel explores the lives of orphans in an orphanage, highlighting their resilience and struggles. Originally published in 1981, it offers a poignant narrative that captures the chaos and emotional turmoil brought on by the disaster. This new edition aims to captivate a fresh audience, showcasing Meira Chand's storytelling prowess and the enduring themes of hope and survival amidst adversity.
2019
The Bonsai Tree
280 pages
10 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of the cultural clash between Western and Japanese societies, this novel explores the complexities of identity and tradition. Originally published in 1983, it delves into the interactions and conflicts that arise as characters navigate their differing values and beliefs. The fresh edition aims to captivate a contemporary audience, inviting readers to reflect on the enduring themes of cultural exchange and understanding.
2019
The Gossamer Fly
192 pages
7 hours of reading
Meira Chand's debut novel, originally published in 1979, captivates with its mesmerizing and sinister narrative. This fresh edition aims to enchant a new generation of readers, inviting them to explore the unique themes and atmospheric storytelling that define Chand's work.
2019
The Painted Cage
432 pages
16 hours of reading
Longlisted for the 1986 Booker Prize and based on a true story, this is Meira Chand's ravishing masterpiece of one woman's passion and downfall
2018
Sacred Waters
410 pages
15 hours of reading
An orphan. A Wife. A Widow. A Mother. What is the true value of a woman? A new novel by bestselling author Meira Chand
2018
A Choice of Evils
408 pages
15 hours of reading
First published in 1996, Meira Chand's epic novel set in China and Japan, against the backdrop of a brutal war, is presented in a fresh edition to enchant a new generation of readers
2011
A Different Sky
488 pages
18 hours of reading
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"First published in Great Britain in 2010 by Harvill Secker"--T.p. verso.