The Inheritance: Of Life And Loss And Beauty
by Sheena Kalayil
2021-01-08 09:37:27
The Inheritance: Of Life And Loss And Beauty
by Sheena Kalayil
2021-01-08 09:37:27
Ben Martin is charming and successful: an academic who has raised money for children''s charities and worked with women''s agencies in sub- Saharan Africa, a devoted husband. But when his brother Francois, an artist based in Lisbon, finds out about B...
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Ben Martin is charming and successful: an academic who has raised money for children''s charities and worked with women''s agencies in sub- Saharan Africa, a devoted husband. But when his brother Francois, an artist based in Lisbon, finds out about Ben''s affair with a student, Rita Kalungal, he finds himself feeling responsible both for his brother''s actions as well as Rita; and Rita begins to realise that her involvement with Ben has far-reaching consequences on herself and her family, and others.
"The Inheritance shows Kalayil capable of adeptly spinning a complex web of themes which enrich the story. A delicately written, optimistic and very involving novel" - Herald
"Evokes a strong sense of place and gives a compelling insight into what it means to be rootless. A highly enjoyable read" Yorkshire Post
"A captivating read that will hold you in the embrace from its opening sentence to the very last word" - Sunday Post
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