The Sleeping Dictionary
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4.5 • 27 Ratings
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Publisher Description
From an award-winning novelist, a stunning portrait of late Raj India—a sweeping saga and a love story set against a background of huge political and cultural upheaval.
YOU ASK FOR MY NAME, THE REAL ONE, AND I CANNOT TELL. IT IS NOT FOR LACK OF EFFORT.
In 1930, a great ocean wave blots out a Bengali village, leaving only one survivor, a young girl. As a maidservant in a British boarding school, Pom is renamed Sarah and discovers her gift for languages. Her private dreams almost die when she arrives in Kharagpur and is recruited into a secretive, decadent world. Eventually, she lands in Calcutta, renames herself Kamala, and creates a new life rich in books and friends. But although success and even love seem within reach, she remains trapped by what she is . . . and is not. As India struggles to throw off imperial rule, Kamala uses her hard-won skills—for secrecy, languages, and reading the unspoken gestures of those around her—to fight for her country’s freedom and her own happiness.
Customer Reviews
The Sleeping Dictionary-grasp the culture
I have read nearly all of Sujata's books. This book comes alive to the reader as they learn about the culture, triumphs and history of this young girl. She works to better her lot in life with details and excellent storyline by Massey. Keeps the reader in tune from the start to the last page! You will not be disappointed. An entertaining lesson of history.
The Sleeping Dictionary
Great book, a page turner historical novel