At the heart of this vibrant saga is a vast ship, the Ibis. Her destiny is a tumultuous voyage across the Indian Ocean shortly before the outbreak of the Opium Wars in China. In a time of colonial upheaval, fate has thrown together a diverse cast of Indians and Westerners on board, from a bankrup...
What a marvel! Ghosh's writing must be at the least as addictive as opium. He is a legendary artist when it comes to painting historical stories on his canvas.The painstaking research, immaculate characterization of different people and their personalities shines through as is usual with Ghosh. G...