Blogs in April 2023

Death in the Andamans 21st April 2023

The enchanting islands in the Indian Ocean beckon irresistibly, though Copper Randal soon discovers that paradise has a darker side, and a sense of foreboding hangs in the hot stillness among the mango trees and coconut palms. But neither...

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The Great Padma 7th April 2023

The first comprehensive book on the River Padma, considered the last leg of the Ganges, with a rich collection of new photographs and maps. ‘The Great Padma’ defines the life and history of the Bengal Delta, the largest delta...

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In Search for Meaning 7th April 2023

‘In Search for Meaning’ is the first published book by artist-photographer Felisa Tan. This striking collection covers most of her major work for the past fifteen years, many of which were never published before. Consisting of seventy-one photographs exquisitely...

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The House of Doors 6th April 2023

It is 1921 and at Cassowary House in the Straits Settlements of Penang, Robert Hamlyn is a well-to-do lawyer and his steely wife Lesley a society hostess. Their lives are invigorated when Willie, an old friend of Robert’s, comes...

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Cultivating a Fuji 4th April 2023

Grace J Reviewerlady: “What a beautiful book! This is a novel I will reflect on time and time again.” Convinced that his imperfect, solitary existence is the best it will ever be, Martin unexpectedly finds himself being sent to...

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