“He regretted only one thing: that he had not met her sooner, that he had not known her every day of his life.”
Quote by Jhumpa Lahiri
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The Lowland is a richly detailed novel that delves into the lives of two brothers, born in a lowland region of India, as they navigate the complexities of their personal and political worlds amidst the turmoil of the Sri Lankan Civil War and the Indian Emergency. The story intertwines their fates with the broader historical events of the time, offering a nuanced exploration of themes such as loyalty, betrayal, and the impact of political strife on individual lives. more
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