Title: The Glass Palace
Author: Amitav Ghosh
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Pre-loved, Good
Genre: Historical Fiction
Book Description:
Spanning more than a century and moving across Burma, India, and Malaya, The Glass Palace is an epic story of love, loss, and survival. It opens with the British invasion of Burma in 1885 and follows the life of Rajkumar, a poor Indian orphan, whose chance encounter in the royal palace changes his destiny.
Amitav Ghosh weaves a rich tapestry of personal and political struggles set against the backdrop of colonialism, world wars, and the shifting tides of empire and identity.
Category:
Fiction → Historical → Colonial & Asian History
Recommended For:
✔ Fans of multigenerational sagas
✔ Readers interested in Southeast Asian history
✔ Those who enjoy immersive, lyrical storytelling
Additional Info:
Pages: approx. 550
Edition: Pre-loved paperback
Condition: Gently used with minor shelf wear
💬 Notable Line:
"In the midst of war and upheaval, it is memory and love that endure the longest."
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