Heaven's Edge

Heaven's Edge

by RomeshGunesekera (Author)

Synopsis

Marc, in search of a dream, leaves London and sets out for the island where his grandfather was born and where his father's plane was shot down in flames. It is an island once said to be near the edge of heaven, but now ravaged and despoiled by war. There by a glittering lake he sees the subversive Uva, an eco-warrior releasing emerald doves. Finding her launches him into a world of passion and difficult choices. But their affair is cut short when she disappears. Desperate to find her, Marc embarks on a final terrifying journey that will test all his beliefs as he confronts violence in a quest for love.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 234
Edition: Export Ed
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Published: Jan 2002

ISBN 10: 0747559147
ISBN 13: 9780747559146
Book Overview: A modern odyssey. A gripping adventure and a moving love story. HEAVEN'S EDGE is the thrilling new novel from Booker shortlisted Romesh Gunesekara Romesh Gunesekera's admirers include Michael Ondaatje, Barbara Trapido and Philip Hensher. 'Powerful and compelling. Gunesekera has created a palpable, terrifying world that, for all the precariousness of its beauty, harbours love and hope' GUARDIAN

Author Bio
Romesh Gunesekera grew up in Sri Lanka and now lives in London. His first novel REEF was shortlisted for both the Booker Prize and the GUARDIAN Fiction Prize. He is also the author of MONKFISH MOON, a collection of short stories and most recently, THE SANDGLASS.