Louis De Bernieres explores the scars of war and the fragility of love in this sweeping novel set across post-WWI landscapes. Daniel, a former fighter pilot haunted by his time on the Western Front, seeks redemption by starting anew with his wife Rosie and daughter on a tea plantation in Ceylon during the 1920s. As their marriage faces unexpected trials in their adopted homeland, the reverberations of their past continue to shape their future. A profound meditation on survival, resilience, and the enduring complexities of human relationships.
