Books
From historic novels to contemporary literature, there is plenty to read about Sri Lanka. Authors Michael Ondaatje, Shyam Selvadurai, Carl Muler and Ashok Ferrey are just some of those who bring the country to life in their books. Discover the teardrop island from the pages of a novel before getting on the plane
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Sons Of The Rebel
Sons Of The Rebel
(SKU: LS600092B0) "Sons of the Rebel" is a historical drama by C. Gaston Perera, set in 17th century Ceylon (Sri Lanka). The story follows a power struggle within the Kandyan Kingdom between the legitimate heirs to the throne, Wimaladharmasuriya's sons, and their uncle, the King of Kandy, who aims to put his own son on the throne. Against the backdrop of Portuguese colonization, the narrative explores themes of power, loyalty, betrayal, and resistance, featuring complex characters like Dona Catherina, the Portuguese Captain-General Constantine de Saa, and the Dutch Disave Migomuve Rala. This book provides a compelling look into the political and social turmoil of the era.