The Glass Palace

Description

Title: The Glass Palace
Author: Amitav Ghosh
Publisher: The Borough Press (2024), Borough Edition
Format: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 9780008683542

The Glass Palace by Amitav Ghosh is a sweeping historical novel that traces the lives of several generations against the backdrop of colonial expansion, war, and political upheaval in Southeast Asia.

The story begins in 1885 with the British invasion of Burma, when the royal family of King Thibaw is exiled from their palace in Mandalay. Amid the chaos, a young orphan named Rajkumar witnesses the fall of the Burmese monarchy—a moment that shapes the course of his life.

Over the years, Rajkumar rises from poverty to become a successful businessman, building a life that stretches across Burma, India, and Malaya. Through the intertwined lives of his family and others connected to him, the novel explores themes of empire, identity, love, and the complex legacy of colonialism.

Rich in historical detail and powerful storytelling, Amitav Ghosh creates a vivid narrative that captures the dramatic changes experienced by individuals and nations during a turbulent period of history.

Published by The Borough Press, this paperback Borough edition is perfect for readers who enjoy epic historical fiction and deeply layered family sagas.