The Heart Knows No Colour (Paperback)

Praba Moodley

ISBN 10: 0795701594 / ISBN 13: 9780795701597

Published by Kwela Books, Roggebaai, 2003

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Paperback. The story is set in Natal at the turn of the 20th century , when Sita and her family arrive from India to build a new life in South Africa, not suspecting what lies in store for them. Working as indentured labourers on a sugar-cane plantation, life is hard u but for Sita, it is also filled with the joys of growing up, first love and the dawning of passion. Defying tradition, the young girl becomes enmeshed in a forbidden love affair with Albert, the English brother-in-law of the estate owner. Unwillingly at first, Sita is forced into a marriage of her parents' choosing u but her secret passion never dies Years later, when she has settled into marriage and motherhood, Albert returns, and Sita must grapple with her feelings again. The Heart Has No Colour also delves into the criminal underworld of turn-of-the-century Durban. Entwined in Sita's story is the tale of Gopi, her older brother, who comes to ruin in the seedy gambling dens of the big city. Sita's large, loving, emotional family is portrayed in intimate detail.The story traces their fortunes and misfortunes into the next generation, when Geeta and Sita's children grow to adulthood, and each in their own way reaps the conse The story is set in Natal at the turn of the 20th century , when Sita and her family arrive from India to build a new life in South Africa, not suspecting what lies in store for them. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Heart Knows No Colour (Paperback)
• Publisher: Kwela Books, Roggebaai
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0795701594
• ISBN 13: 9780795701597
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

When Sita and her family travel across the sea from India to build a new life in South Africa, they have no idea what lies in store for them. Working as indentured labourers on a sugar-can plantation in Natal, life is hard. But for Sita, it is also filled with the joys of growing up, first love and the dawning of passion. Defying tradition, the young girl becomes enmeshed in a forbidden love affair with Albert, the English brother-in-law of the estate owner. Unwillingly at first, Sita is forced into a marriage of her parents' chosing - but her secret passion never dies. Years later, when she has settled into marriage and motherhood, Albert returns, and Sita must grapple with her feelings again. The Heart Knows No Colour also delves into the criminal underwold of turn-of-the-century Durban. Entwined in Sita's story is the tale of Gopi, her older brother, who comes to ruin in the seedy gambling dens of the big city. Sumptuous, sexy, packed with period detail, the story weaves a rich tapestry of love, family loyalty and betrayal, and the early struggles of the South African Indian community. Compelling and accessible, it is sure to appeal to all lovers of romantic fiction.

About the Author

Praba Moodley engaged in extensive research on the historical period portrayed in this novel.