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India Dark
Author(s): Kirsty Murray (Author)
- Publisher: Templar Publishing
- Publication Date: 1 Jan. 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 352 pages
- ISBN-10: 1848772106
- ISBN-13: 9781848772106
Book Description
A vivid story of two girls’ journey from Melbourne to Madras. MADRAS, 1910: two girls are caught up in a scandal that will change their lives forever. Singing and dancing across a hundred stages in a troupe of child performers, they travel by steam-train into the heart of India. But as one disaster follows another, money runs short and tempers fray, what must the girls do to protect themselves, and how many lives will be ruined if they try to break free?
Editorial Reviews
Review
India Dark is a classy and absorbing novel and one of those rare youth fiction books that hold their own even when set against works for adults. ― South China Morning Post
‘a rich evocative novel full of historical adventure … the book is made all the more fascinating as events are based on a true story’ — Vanessa Lewis ―
Bookseller‘This is a rich and sastifying read which investigates the shifting nature of truths as the Lilliputians revolt against tyranny and fight for their rights.’ — The SL
‘Superbly written … the use of two narrators allows for a fascinating and sophisticated examination of the book’s major themes, the loss of innocence and the nature of truth.’ ―
Children’s Books IrelandAbout the Author
Kirsty Murray writes books for children and teenagers. She was born in Melbourne where she first discovered the power of a good story. She now spends most of her time reading, writing and hanging out in libraries all around the world. Kirsty’s novels have won and been shortlisted for a number of awards including the WA Premier’s Book Award, the NSW Premier’s History Award, the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards, the Aurealis Fantasy and Science Fiction Award, and the WA Young Readers’ Book Award. She has been a Creative Fellow of the State Library of Victoria and an Asialink Literature Resident at the University of Madras in South India. She lives in Melbourne with her husband, the puppeteer Ken Harper. Follow Kirsty at www.kirstymurray.com or on Twitter: @kirstymurray
