The Covenant of Water: A Heartfelt Novel by Abraham Verghese
A Decade in the Making, Verghese's Sweeping New Book Explores the Evolution of a Family in India
His New Novel Chronicles the Impact of a Dark Past and Explores the Complexity of Human Beings
A decade in the making, Abraham Verghese's new novel, The Covenant of Water, is a rich and heartfelt tale that chronicles the evolution of a family in India. The novel follows the family through three generations, exploring the impact of a dark past and the complexity of human beings.
The story begins in the present day, as a young woman named Ammu is preparing to leave her home in Kerala, India. Ammu is a bright and ambitious young woman, but she is also haunted by the secrets of her family's past. As she prepares to leave, she begins to unravel the truth about her family's history, and the dark secrets that have shaped her life.
The Covenant of Water is a beautifully written and deeply moving novel that explores the complex ways in which we are shaped by our past. Verghese's characters are fully realized and believable, and the story is both heartbreaking and hopeful. The Covenant of Water is a must-read for anyone interested in family, history, and the human condition.
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