When Memory DiesA powerful three-generational saga of a Sri Lankan family's search for coherence and continuity in a country broken by colonial occupation and riven by ethnic wars. Winner of the Sagittarius Prize. Shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers' Prize |
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Page 322
... ( Chitra's dowry , it would seem , could only run to a widower . ) The children were all doing well at school , but when the army began to raid their homes looking for ' Boys ' , Chitra decided to pack off her kids to the village . They ...
... ( Chitra's dowry , it would seem , could only run to a widower . ) The children were all doing well at school , but when the army began to raid their homes looking for ' Boys ' , Chitra decided to pack off her kids to the village . They ...
Page 323
... Chitra had placed before him . ' And if you go on treating us differently , ' Chitra continued , joining Vijay at the table in a cup of tea , ' we will become different . ' Vijay smiled in agreement , but Chitra must have taken it for ...
... Chitra had placed before him . ' And if you go on treating us differently , ' Chitra continued , joining Vijay at the table in a cup of tea , ' we will become different . ' Vijay smiled in agreement , but Chitra must have taken it for ...
Page 398
... Chitra invited . ' I say , Chitra , that's a great idea , ' Nadesan leapt at the suggestion . ' Vijay can have his old room . ' ' No , no , we can't put you - ' began Sanji . " There are three rooms doing nothing , and Meena can help me ...
... Chitra invited . ' I say , Chitra , that's a great idea , ' Nadesan leapt at the suggestion . ' Vijay can have his old room . ' ' No , no , we can't put you - ' began Sanji . " There are three rooms doing nothing , and Meena can help me ...
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