The Tainted
Brand: HopeRoad
Categories: Books, Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction



Dimensions: 5 x 0.9 x 7.75 inches
ISBN-13: 978-1916467187
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1916467180
Publisher: HopeRoad
Print length: 284 pages
Publication date: August 1, 2020
subtitle: Paperback – August 1, 2020
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review: Editorial Reviews Review "Cauvery Madhavan's evocative narrative spins together the intriguing lives of her characters over nearly seven decades and makes The Tainted a riveting read. Unfolding largely through conversations among the principal characters is an elegiac tale of the Anglo-Indian community, their heritage and their uncertain future. The intricate details of every experience are captured in simple language and with great precision. A moving story, compellingly told." —Shashi Tharoor "This novel is inspired by the real-life mutiny of the Connaught Rangers in India in 1920 in protest at the behaviour of the Black and Tans during the War of Independence. It is divided into two sections, the first set in the 1920s and ’30s, and the second in India in 1982. Cauvery Madhavan is Indian by birth but has lived in Ireland for 33 years and this is her third novel. She obviously knows both countries, as the novel is full of period detail and the characters’ dialogue is authentic. She brings the Indian landscape to life and her characters are engaging and believable. . . . I was not sure what to expect when I started this novel, but the elegance of the writing, the vivid evocation of India in two different eras and the strength of the characters all drew me in and kept me turning the pages." -- Books Ireland "It’s clear Madhavan knows Anglo-Indian history, and has researched thoroughly. . . . Its greatest strength lies in Madhavan’s evocations of the colours, aromas and sticky heat of India – the descriptions of the food had my mouth watering." -- Irish Times About the Author Cauvery Madhavan is a former copywriter. Cauvery moved to Ireland 33 years ago and has been in love with the country ever since. She is the author of The Uncoupling and Paddy Indian .