Set against the independence struggles of two british colonies, of marriageable age is ultimately a story of personal triumph against a brutal fate, brought to life by a multicultural cast of characters. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Of marriageable age follows three narratives savitris, natarajs, and sarojinis that start in three different decades 1920s, 1940s, 1960s on three continents india, british guyana, england. Mar 19, 2014 sharon maas captivating novel, of marriageable age, set in guyana, has now been published in digital format, was released for sale on march 14 the novel is one of her bestsellers which include peacocks dancing, the speech of angels and the sons of gods. The observer a big book, big themes, an exotic background and characters that will live with you forever unputdownable. The story is no doubt great but i have only listened to one hour of the nineteen and i am having to give up due to the irritating robotic narration. Sharon maas, quote from of marriageable age you know, its just politics, its a game grownups like to play, like we lil children play with toys. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Listen to of marriageable age audiobook by sharon maas. I have just finished reading of marriageable age and i cant wait to start my next sharon maas book. Of marriageable age this book was exceptional written from three different perspectives, each from different eras and geographic locations. The observer a big book, big themes, an exotic background and characters that will live with you forever. A magical story of forbidden love, spanning three continents and three decades.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Discover book depositorys huge selection of sharon maas books online. See all books authored by sharon maas, including the soldiers girl. Its a wonderful panoramic story and conveys such vivid pictures of the countries it portrays. Sharon maas news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2015 learn how and when to remove this template message. Sharon maas books list of books by author sharon maas. Savitri, intuitive and charismatic, grows up among the servants of a pre. Of marriageable age by sharon maas abebooks passion for books. Sharon maas captivating novel, of marriageable age, set in guyana, has now been published in digital format, was released for sale on march 14. The next book is now available in preorder and will be on sale on 22nd july. Sometimes she had adventures of her own, and found fifteen minutes of guyanese fame for salvaging an old horsedrawn coach from a funeral parlor, fixing it up, painting it bright blue, and. The description of this book alone intimidated me, and sagas are not my usual read. Mar 14, 2014 of marriageable age ebook written by sharon maas. Jul 06, 2015 of marriageable age is a saga 546 pages by guyanese author sharon maas.
Information about the book, of marriageable age fiction, paperback, by sharon maas bookouture, mar 14, 2014 african american literature book club celebrating our literary legacy since 1997 black literature is for everyone african american literature book club. The observer a spellbinding story of forbidden love. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us. A vast canvas of memorable characters across a kaleidoscope of cultures. Sometimes she had adventures of her own, and found fifteen minutes of guyanese fame for salvaging an old horsedrawn coach from a funeral parlor, fixing it up. Savitri, intuitive and charismatic, grows up among the servants of a prewar english household in the raj. Her first novel, of marriageable age, is set in india and guyana and was published by harpercollins in 1999. She also works as a social worker in a hospital in south germany. Kindle store kindle ereader kopen gratis kindleleesapps. Her fourth book, sons of gods is a retelling of the mahabharata. I finished a couple of smaller books and was looking for a chunky read to immerse me in a different part of the world and spanning many years and generations and.
Words are also pronounced in a peculiar way and this is also irritating. Of marriageable age by sharon maas, paperback barnes. This is a used book there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Sharon maas price is rs 277 in india compare of marriageable age by.
Of marriageable age kindle edition by maas, sharon. Dec 19, 2015 set against the independence struggles of two british colonies, of marriageable age is ultimately a story of personal triumph against a brutal fate, brought to life by a colorful cast of characters. Sharon is the daughter of david westmaas and eileen cox. Of marriageable age by sharon maas ajoobacats blog. She might be without country, without nation, but inside her there was still a being that could exist and be free, that could simply say i am without adding a this, or a that, without saying i am indian, guyanese, english, or anything else in the world.
A big book, big themes, an exotic background and characters that will live with you forever. A gripping, heartbreaking world war 2 historical novel, and of marriageable age, and more on thriftbooks. Praise for of marriageable age a vast canvas of memorable characters across a kaleidoscope of cultures her epic story feels like an authentic reflection of a world full of sadness, joy and surprise. Of marriageable age is a saga 546 pages by guyanese author sharon maas. Sharon maas, author of of marriageable age intervi. Of marriageable age, book by sharon maas paperback. Sharon maas, author info, published books, bio, photo, video, and. There are some stories that leave a lingering after taste. Its called the sugar planters daughter and ill be updatingmore good news. Learn how and when to remove this template message. I think the author is very good, i am sure i have read this before but the narration was terrible.
Written by sharon maas, audiobook narrated by anne flosnik. Mar 10, 2014 i have just finished reading of marriageable age and i cant wait to start my next sharon maas book. Of marriageable age by sharon maas is one of those books. Sharon maas was born in georgetown, guyana in 1951, and spent many childhood hours either curled up behind a novel or writing her own adventure stories. The book was originally published by harper collins in 2000, but maas has rereleased it through bookoutre.
Initially, it is not clear how these characters, who are so well written, are connected but then the threads of the story become clearer and you can see symmetry, trouble and heartache ahead. Savitri, intuitive and charismatic, grows up among the servants of a prewar english household in madras. Of marriageable age by maas, sharon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I finished a couple of smaller books and was looking for a chunky read to immerse me in a different part of the world and spanning many years and generations and of marriageable age seemed to tick those boxes. Of marriageable age follows three narratives savitris, natarajs, and sarojinis that. Sharon maas is a novelist whose books include the speech of angels, peacocks dancing, and the small fortune of dorothea q.
Sharon maas born 1951 is a guyaneseborn novelist, who was educated in england, lived in. Savitri, intuitive and charismatic, grows up among the. Buy a cheap copy of of marriageable age book by sharon maas. Of marriageable age ebook by sharon maas rakuten kobo. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Buy the paperback book of marriageable age by sharon maas at indigo. A big book, big themes, an exotic background and characters that will. Ive had this book on my kindle for a while but it never seemed to make it to the top of my to read list. Born in guyana and educated in england, sharon currently lives and works in germany.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading of marriageable age. Buy of marriageable age book online at low prices in india. Nov 01, 2014 of marriageable age, is one of those books that despite being long, crams in so much emotion and action that you are left trying to catch your breath. Even the names and locations of marriageable age is a saga 546 pages by guyanese author sharon maas. Take your time and enjoy the depth of cultures, generations, continents, intertwining romance and tragedies. There is something about the experience of reading a good book. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read of marriageable age. Of marriageable age follows three people across three decades and three continents, in a story of intertwined dramas and mysterious legacies, set against the traditional customs of a country. But ma harbours a deep secret one that binds these three so disparate lives and hurtles them towards a truth that could destroy their world. The novel is one of her bestsellers which include peacocks dancing, the speech of angels and the sons of gods. Of marriageable age, is one of those books that despite being long, crams in so much emotion and action that you are left trying to catch your breath. In 2014 she signed with the uk digital publisher bookouture, which republished of marriageable age in may 2014 and several new works.
Of marriageable age by sharon maas fantastic fiction. Of marriageable age by sharon maas, 9780007330539, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Peacocks dancing was republished as the lost daughter of india and the speech of angels was republished as the orphan of india. Of marriageable age by sharon maas a spellbinding story of forbidden love, spanning three continents and three decades. Initially, it is not clear how these characters, who are so well written, are connected but.
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Of marriageable age by sharon maas a magical story of forbidden love, a 1990s far pavilions, the debut of a major storyteller. It was narrated in a very strange way, nothing wrong with the narrators voice but it sounded electronic like the. Set against the independence struggles of two british colonies, of marriageable age is ultimately a story of personal triumph against a brutal fate, brought to life by a colorful cast of characters. The characters are so beautifully defined, the customs and ways of everyday life so descriptively detailed within that characters specific world, that you feel you know each of them. Visit price comparison site for a complete price list of books in india. The entwined stories of savitri, nat and saroj that come chapter after chapter start from their very childhood, which is set years apart. Maas uses beautiful prose to tell a complex tale that will stick with the reader in a way only a well written story can do. Read of marriageable age by sharon maas available from rakuten kobo. Of marriageable age by sharon maas book cover, description, publication history. Would you try another book written by sharon maas or narrated by anne flosnik. Buy of marriageable age book online at best prices in india on. The voice is peculiar and staccato in delivery style.
Jan 01, 2000 of marriageable age is a saga 546 pages by guyanese author sharon maas. Each thread of the story seems to be woven in such a way as to create an intricate tapestry which presents a delicate picture of the lives of the characters in. When speaking of the book of marriageable age by sharon maas it is difficult not to use such words as tapestry, intricate and woven. May 04, 2014 there is something about the experience of reading a good book.
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