Latitudes of Longing : A prizewinning literary epic of the subcontinent, nature, climate and love

Behold, the literary sensation that has taken India by storm! This extraordinary debut, crowned with the Tata Lit Live Best First Book of the Year Award, has been hailed as "intense, lyrical, and powerful" by the esteemed Jeet Thayil. A masterpiece to be savoured, as proclaimed by The Hindu, this bold and imaginative tale beckons readers of Yaa Gyasi's Homegoing and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Half of a Yellow Sun.

In the sweltering Andaman Islands, a young botanist nurtures a delicate rose, a symbol of hope for his impending nuptials. His bride, Chanda Devi, possesses an untamed spirit and otherworldly gifts, communing with trees and spectral colonists. The islands, she reveals, teeter upon a faultline, allowing spirits to traverse realms. Yet it is not this ethereal rift that shatters their bliss.

As familial tragedy unfolds, their maid seizes the opportunity to confront her past. Her quest leads her across the Indian Ocean to Myanmar, where she discovers her long-abandoned son languishing in prison. The faultline stretches northward to Nepal, where an itinerant drug dealer attempts to liberate a young woman from Kathmandu's dancing bars. It then ascends to the Karakoram peaks, where a scientist peers into the chasm between India and Pakistan. Finally, it reaches the snow-capped deserts, where a village elder awaits his true love's return, bringing their odysseys full circle.

Latitudes of Longing is a breathtaking epic that captivates with its blazing sense of wonder. Shubhangi Swarup's visionary tale delves beyond human narratives to unveil the sentient history of the Earth itself. Exquisitely detailed, infused with humour and profound humanity, this original masterpiece brims with life, offering a literary journey unlike any other.

Product Information:

Book ISBN:	9781529405149
Book Author:	Shubhangi Swarup
Book Format:	Paperback / softback
Book Imprint:	riverrun
Book Publisher:	Quercus Publishing
Book Dimensions:	129 x 196 x 32 cm
Book Publication Date:	2021-05-13
Book Pagination:	352 pages
Book Weight:	228g