Drosten, Julia
The Elephant Keeper's Daughter
- ISBN 13:
- 9781542048552
- author:
- Drosten, Julia
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amazon Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 302
- Dimensions:
- 21.08 x 13.97 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction & Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Elephant Keeper's Daughter by Julia Drosten is a captivating novel set in 19th-century Ceylon. Born into a royal family, Phera is raised as a boy to ensure the line of succession, but she grows into a confident and fiercely independent woman.
As she navigates her complicated identity, Phera forms a deep bond with her elephant companion, Siddhi, and must confront the harsh realities of her world when British colonists invade. With thoughts of revenge and an unexpected romance with a kindly British physician, Phera faces a choice that will determine the course of her life.
This poignant coming-of-age story explores themes of identity, family, love, and forgiveness in the face of violence and oppression. A gripping tale of self-discovery and survival, The Elephant Keeper's Daughter is a compelling read for fans of historical fiction and romance.