{"product_id":"cinnamon-gardens-9780786864737","title":"Cinnamon gardens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet in the 1920s in elegant but repressed Sri Lanka, tells \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eCinnamon Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e the story of two remarkable characters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnalukshmi is a strong young woman struggling with the pressure from her family to marry, while she values her personal freedom. Her uncle Balendran, married but with a secret desire for men, is confronted with the unexpected return of a former lover. Both must make choices about their happiness versus societal expectations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThemes and style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe story reveals broken families, forbidden feelings, and the consequences of prejudices. \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eCinnamon Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e manages with a rich atmosphere and character development to bring the past vividly to life and touches on themes that are still relevant today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShyam Selvadurai’s debut novel \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eFunny Boy\u003c\/span\u003e was highly acclaimed. \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eCinnamon Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e confirms his talent as one of the most important writers of his generation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage and use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Dutch edition is suitable for advanced readers interested in historical novels and social themes. The book is ideal for self-study or education.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Intertaal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntertaal is your reliable supplier of literature, with fast delivery and excellent service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intertaal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54005316157780,"sku":"9780786864737","price":34.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/0538\/0692\/files\/cinnamon-gardens-boek-789.webp?v=1776931523","url":"https:\/\/intertaalid.nl\/en\/products\/cinnamon-gardens-9780786864737","provider":"Intertaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}