When The Lotus Blooms : A Novel by Kanchana Krishnan Ayyar
Kanchana Krishnan Ayyar\'s first novel, When The Lotus Blooms chronicles the saga of two child brides Rajam and Dharmu in colonial India trying to come to terms with their lives in an orthodox and patriarchal Brahmanical milieu.
A book, which will touch every reader’s heart, as it unfolds the trials and travails of these two remarkable women, who grappled with all odds to find a place for themselves in their husband\'s households.
The allegorical blooming of the Lotus “Brahmakamalam” is symbolic of the fulfillment of these two protagonists purpose in life.
With some lucid writing, set in a befitting era & most importantly with a strong theme, ‘When the Lotus Blooms’, creates magic, attracting attention and provokes one into thinking…
Sivasankari The renowned Tamil author
When the Lotus Blooms is a deeply arresting novel…at times dark, at times inspiring, the chapters in this novel weave a tapestry of moods that ultimately beguile the reader into feeling a part of the lives of the protagonist…
Dr. Shashi Tharoor Author and former Under Secretary General of the UN
A born story teller, Ms.Ayyar dramatizes every incident with confidence and flair. Her characters are authentic and touching, and the novel teems with vital memories of Indian Life under the Raj.
