The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese (Oprah's Book Club 2023) Paperback

Description: The Covenant of WaterBy: Abraham VergheseFrom the New York Times-bestselling author of Cutting for Stone comes a stunning and magisterial new epic of love, faith and medicine, set in Kerala, South India.Spanning the years 1900 to 1977, The Covenant of Water follows a family in southern India that suffers a peculiar affliction: in every generation, at least one person dies by drowning - and in Kerala, water is everywhere.At the turn of the century a twelve-year-old girl, grieving the death of her father, is sent by boat to her wedding, where she will meet her forty-year-old husband for the first time. From this poignant beginning, the young girl and future matriarch - known as Big Ammachi - will witness unthinkable changes at home and at large over the span of her extraordinary life, full of the joys and trials of love and the struggles of hardship.A shimmering evocation of a lost India and of the passage of time itself, The Covenant of Water is a hymn to progress in medicine and to human understanding, and a humbling testament to the hardships undergone by past generations for the sake of those alive today. Imbued with humour, deep emotion and the essence of life, it is one of the most masterful literary novels published in recent years. This item is previously owned but remains in good shape. All pages are intact, and you can refer to the provided images for a detailed look at its condition. Please take a moment to examine all the photos closely before making a purchase. The exact item depicted in the images is what you will receive. Please note that some books may have inscriptions inside the covers. While every effort is made to capture these in the photos, scanning every page of every book is not feasible. Ensure your eBay address is accurate at the time of purchase. We regret that we cannot modify the delivery address once payment has been processed. Should you have any queries or issues with the items, don't hesitate to get in touch immediately.

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