A Golden Age
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
A mother struggles to protect her children as Bangladesh fights for independence; winner of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize and shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award číst celé
Bangla Desh Series
This series immerses readers in the heart of Bangladesh's tumultuous history, focusing on the strength of family bonds and resilience in the face of revolution and war. Follow the journeys of characters as their personal lives intertwine with political upheaval, exploring themes of love, loss, and the search for identity amidst profound societal change. These narratives delve into deep human emotions and the moral dilemmas that arise in the chaos of conflict, offering insights into unexpected heroism and enduring hope.
Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
What does it mean to be a good daughter, sister, friend and citizen - and a good Muslim?
- 3
The Bones of Grace is a modern love story spanning continents and the interwoven fortunes of those who have and have not. On the eve of her departure to discover evidence of the near mythological walking whale Ambulocetus Natans, Zubaida Haque falls in love with a stranger she meets at a piano concert. But after a tragedy sends her back to her hometown Dhaka, she seeks solace in the figure of an old friend and makes a rash decision with disastrous consequences. In a bid to escape familial constraints, she moves to a southern port city to help a charity working on the infamous shipbreaking beaches.
- 3
The Bones of Grace. It is the story of Zubaida, and her search for herself. It is a story she tells for Elijah, the love of her life. It tells the story of Anwar, the link in Zubaida's broken chain. Woven within these tales are the stories of a whale and a ship; a piano and a lost boy. This is the story of love itself.