Shankari Chandran Livres

Shankari Chandran crée des thrillers dystopiques captivants, puisant largement dans sa décennie en tant qu'avocate spécialisée dans la justice sociale. Sa vaste expérience du droit international humanitaire, de la baie de Guantanamo aux conseils auprès du Premier ministre britannique, lui a donné une profonde compréhension des limites juridiques et de l'impact social de la subversion des libertés civiles. Ces questions critiques forment le cœur thématique de ses récits, explorant la fragilité de la société face aux régimes oppressifs et à l'abus de pouvoir. L'écriture de Chandran témoigne puissamment de sa compréhension directe des conflits et des injustices mondiaux, offrant aux lecteurs des explorations passionnantes des potentiels les plus sombres de l'humanité.

Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens
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Welcome to Cinnamon Gardens, a home for those who are lost and the stories they treasure. Cinnamon Gardens Nursing Home is nestled in the quiet suburb of Westgrove, Sydney – populated with residents with colourful histories, each with their own secrets, triumphs and failings. This is their safe place, an oasis of familiar delights – a beautiful garden, a busy kitchen and a bountiful recreation schedule. But this ordinary neighbourhood is not without its prejudices. The serenity of Cinnamon Gardens is threatened by malignant forces more interested in what makes this refuge different rather than embracing the calm companionship that makes this place home to so many. As those who challenge the residents’ existence make their stand against the nursing home with devastating consequences, our characters are forced to reckon with a country divided. Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens is about family and memory, community and race, but is ultimately a love letter to story-telling and how our stories shape who we are.Winner of the Miles Franklin Literary Award.
Song of the Sun God
Nala and Rajan, a young couple, begin their married life in 1946, on the eve of Sri Lanka's independence from Britain. Arranged in marriage, they learn to love each other and protect their growing family, against the backdrop of increasing ethnic tension. As the country descends into a bloody civil war, Nala and Rajan must decide which path is best for their family; and live with the consequences of their mistakes. The Song of the Sun God spans three continents and three generations of a family that remains dedicated to its homeland, whilst learning to embrace its new home. This deeply moving saga is about the wisdom, mistakes and sacrifices of our past that enable us to live more freely in the future. It is about finding home and forgiving family.

Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens

Song of the Sun God