The House of Blue Mangoes

8vo. Pp. [x], 422. Pictorial wraps. Full page map, family tree. In trial jacket designed by Sidonie Beresford-Browne with illustration by Steve Rawlings.

Author's debut novel. A family chronicle that spans half a century and three generations. Twelve years in the writing, The House of Blue Mangoes is loosely based on Davidar's own family history. Greeted with acclaim throughout the English-speaking world, the former CEO of Penguin Group's first book has been published in 16 countries and translated into as many languages. "The boldest and the biggest [novel] after Midnight's Children." –India Today