The Secret of Elephants, Vasundra Tailor
The Secret of Elephants, Vasundra Tailor
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The Secret of Elephants

Author: Vasundra Tailor

Narrator: Sharmila Devar

Unabridged: 9 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/01/2022

Synopsis

Navsari, India. Penniless and trapped in a loveless marriage, Nirmala spends her days anxiously caring for her sick young son, Varun. Looming over Nirmala’s impoverished home is an imposing mansion built by her grandfather, and from its balcony her cruel aunt scorns them, refusing to help in any way.But when a mysterious letter addressed to her long-dead father arrives from Zimbabwe, it opens a door to a past Nirmala never knew existed and a future she never imagined possible. If the contents of the letter can be believed, not only does she have family in Africa, but they might also hold the answers to a family mystery that spans three generations.While travelling to Zimbabwe might lead to a brighter future for Nirmala and her son, it could also reignite the bitter family feud that condemned her family to poverty. Nirmala is ready to risk it all to uncover the truth, but how will she cope when this journey changes her life forever?

About Vasundra Tailor

Vasundra Tailor was born in India and raised in Zimbabwe when it was called Rhodesia. She is a qualified pharmacist who completed her Masters in Pharmaceutical Microbiology at the University of Strathclyde. Based in London, she began her debut novel after obsessing about families currently living in a property in India which once belonged to her father. Curious about human relationships, she loves to meet people from diverse backgrounds and see how they connect with those around them.Her novel extract won the second runner-up prize for the Mo Siewcharran Fiction Competition in November 2019.@vasundrajay

Reviews

Goodreads review by this_cat_lady_reads on September 04, 2022

Thank you NetGalley, Amazon Publishing UK and Vasundra Tailor for letting me read “The Secrets Of Elephants” in exchange for an honest review. I was very sceptical about this one as it’s not my usual genre. But… India… for a while I have had a fascination with India and it’s culture. A supposed visit......more

Goodreads review by Natalie all_books_great_and_small on November 09, 2023

I received a gifted copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review as part of the readalong hosted by Tandem Collective UK. The Secrets of Elephants is a beautiful, tender read about family, friendship, poverty, love, and betrayal. We follow Nimala, who lives in a loveless and unhappy mar......more

Goodreads review by Cari on June 21, 2022

This is one of those books I probably wouldn't have discovered if it wasn't for my Booklist editor. I have a hard time with Amazon publishers' book discovery since they don't always show up in my lists from Ingram. I'm so glad I did, because it was great! Full review in Booklist, and I'll definitely......more

Goodreads review by Ritu on August 07, 2022

A beautifully crafted story about a woman's search for the answers to so many questions raised as she grew up. Nirmala lives in a small, ramshackle house opposite the mansion where the rest of her family lives. She's alone in this world, apart from her young unwell son, Varun, her good-for-nothing hus......more

Quotes

“Tailor’s thought-provoking, sophisticated debut is so engaging it is hard to believe writing wasn’t this UK pharmacist’s first career.… Listeners will ache for Nirmala as narrator Sharmila Devar imbues her, and all of Tailor’s wonderfully drawn characters, with genuine emotional depth. Devar’s nuanced performance smooths transitions from past to present while gradually building suspense toward a shocking climax. Devar’s performance of this riveting, cross-continental, generational family saga, with its sharp explorations of class, income, and gender inequality, should make Tailor’s debut a hit with armchair travelers as well as contemporary-fiction fans.” —Library Journal“Tailor’s debut is both evocative and intriguing.” —Booklist“The Secret of Elephants is a novel of beauty, wisdom, and discovery. Prepare to fall in love with Vasundra Tailor’s writing, I know I did…” —Amanda Prowse, international bestselling author of The Girl in the Corner

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