Goddess of Fire: A Historical Novel Set in 17th Century India
Goddess of Fire: A Historical Novel Set in 17th Century India
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Goddess of Fire: A Historical Novel Set in 17th Century India by Bharti Kirchner
A remarkable novel of a young widow following her dreamsMoorti - widowed at just 17 and about to be burned on her husband's funeral pyre - is saved from the fire by a mysterious Englishman. Taken to safety and given employment by her saviour Job Charnock, Moorti, renamed Maria, must embrace her new life amongst the English traders.
But the intelligent and talented Maria is not content to be a servant for the rest of her life, and seizes the opportunity to learn English. This, she hopes, will bring her closer to the kind and gentle Job. But with so many obstacles in her path, will she be able to overcome adversity and danger in the pursuit of her dreams?
Filled with the heat and beauty of India, Maria's story of compassion, hope and love lingers long after the final page.
Born in India, Bharti Kirchner worked as a systems software engineer for many years before becoming a prize-winning cookbook author. She is also the author of two acclaimed novels, Sharmila's Book and Shiva Dancing. She has written numerous articles for magazines, newspapers and anthologies. Ms. Kirchner lives in Seattle with her husband.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780727885500 |
| ISBN 10 | 0727885502 |
| Title | Goddess of Fire: A Historical Novel Set in 17th Century India |
| Author | Bharti Kirchner |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Canongate Books |
| Year published | 2015-10-05 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |