Under a Tin Grey Sari

Name: Under a Tin Grey Sari
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781921696138
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By Wayne Ashton

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Under a Tin Grey Sari by Wayne Ashton is a captivating tale set against the backdrop of an Indian town, delving into themes of tradition, love, and destiny. The story intricately weaves the lives of diverse characters as they navigate cultural boundaries and personal desires. The narrative paints a vivid portrait of everyday life, blending humour and poignancy, while exploring the complex interplay of past and present.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories that intricately weave personal and cultural conflicts. Set against a rich tapestry of Indian society, it delves into themes of love, identity, and tradition, offering an engaging and poignant look at human relationships and the complexities of cultural intersections.

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Under a Tin-Grey Sari is a sensual love story set in 1967 in the bustling city of Chittagong, East Pakistan. It is a time of boom and ferment.

A time when a household cook may dream of fame and fortune, a bearer brazenly spits in the drinks of oblivious sahibs, an ayah sublimely seduces a minisahib, and a letterwriter links the dead with the living.

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ISBN: 9781921696138

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 450

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About the Author

Wayne Ashton is a writer and artist. His paintings have been exhibited internationally and are represented in many private collections. His award-winning radio drama The Aunt was produced and broadcast by ABC Radio. His novel Under a Tin-grey Sari was published by Fremantle Arts Centre Press in 2002 to critical acclaim.

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