The Sandalwood Tree: A Novel
"Elle Newark beautifully captures the sights, smells and sounds of India on the cusp of change, all the while spinning a richly layered tale." --Cathy Buchanan,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Day the Falls Stood Still“Newmark’sThe Sandalwood Treeis a finely nuanced tale of the enchantment of India for three women—a century apart—caught in the midst of two struggles for independence from the British Raj. The research is meticulous, the details exquisite, the story one of love, betrayal…and love again.The Sandalwood Treeis a heart-warming, enlightening, and mesmerizing read.”--Indu Sundaresan, author ofThe Twentieth WifeandShadow Princess“If you are looking to be swept away and engulfed in a beautifully layered story that will hold your attention so intensely that you won’t want to put it down, then you should read The Sandalwood Tree!”– Planet Books Blog“Newmark escalates tension subtly, weaving two intricate stories together and building a narrative that I could not put down. The characters linger long after the final page.” --Brunonia Barry,New York Timesbestseeling author ofThe Lace Reader