The Luminist by David Rocklin, Jacquelyn Mitchard
“This haunting and beautifully written story is set in Ceylon in the mid-1800’s during a time of civil unrest between peasants and colonialists. The land and people are vividly depicted; the lushness of the lifestyles, even the smells of the place come through the writing. A complex and powerful relationship develops between a colonial governor’s …
