THE GIANTS LOOK DOWN an epic tale of ambition, love and resilience - Softcover

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An epic tale of ambition, love and resilience

“Captivated me from the first pages.” Petch

“A cracking read. Well written by an accomplished story teller. Highly recommended.” Victoria

“The characters are portrayed so delightfully; I was totally immersed in their world.” Marie

Kashmir, 1967. “Ten-year-old Jaya Vaidya sets her heart on becoming a doctor, following in the footsteps of her beloved father. This is completely unthinkable to her relatives and the local community, who find her ambitions deeply unsuitable for a woman. Then a devastating earthquake brings Jaya’s world crashing down. Her family do not survive.

She is sent to live with relatives in Delhi who attempt to marry her off in secret – a move which would thwart her career forever. In an adventure that will take her across continents and cultures, Jaya must escape an arranged marriage and leave her only remaining family to fulfil her destiny.

Against all the odds, she plans to return to the Vale of Kashmir as a doctor. But will she ever succeed? And if she does, will the now devastated and conflict-torn valley be recognisable from the idyllic Kashmir she knew as a child?

A searing record of cultural shift, The Giants Look Down explores the differences between Britain and its former colony through one woman’s struggle. It is a vividly evoked journey of courage and hope.

ONE WOMAN’S STRUGGLE TO FULFIL HERSELF

Perfect for fans of Vikram Seth, Gregory David Roberts, or Arundhati Roy

Shortlisted for the Joan Hessayon Award

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