Song of the Sun God by Shankari Chandran

Items in order will be sent via Express post as soon as they arrive in the warehouse. Order may come in multiple shipments, however you will only be charged a flat fee.Ģ-10 days after all items have arrived in the warehouse Items in order will be sent as soon as they arrive in the warehouse. ‘a sweeping tale of love, duty and migration’ – The West Weekend ‘a rich heritage tapestry to embrace’ – The Australian Women's Weekly ‘ does not shy from the horror of war yet holds hope for mankind.’ – The Weekend Australian ‘a book that doesn’t look away from the brutality of the Sri Lankan conflict – torture, forced displacements and disappearances, cultural destruction and worse – but it also balances horror with humour, and indeed love.’ – Sydney Morning Herald ‘an emotive and insightful read.’ – The Saturday Paper Song of the Sun God is about the wisdom, mistakes and sacrifices of our past that enable us to live more freely in the future. Funny, warm and tender, we see Nala and Rajan’s family navigate war, migration, old loyalties and new beginnings, relying on the philosophy of their religion, their ancestors and each other.

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.

Over time, Nala and Rajan teach their family why some parts of their history and heritage are worth holding onto and why some parts and people have to be left behind. Arranged in marriage, they learn to love each other and protect their growing family, against the backdrop of increasing ethnic tension.Īs 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. Nala and Rajan, a young couple, begin their married life in 1946, on the eve of Ceylon’s independence from Britain.

Song of the Sun God by Shankari Chandran