Touching Earth

Manicka, Rani

ISBN 10: 0340823844 / ISBN 13: 9780340823842

Published by Sceptre, London, 2004

About this Item

Fine first printing in fine dust wrapper. Essentially an unread, as-new copy, just a little tired. A highly regarded second novel from the author of The Rice Mother. A richly imagined but bleak portrayal of the dark underbelly of London. As an enthusiastic collector myself I make every effort to provide a high level of service. Enquiries welcomed. Paypal accepted.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Touching Earth
• Publisher: Sceptre, London
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340823844
• ISBN 13: 9780340823842
• Binding: Hardback
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

About this title

Synopsis

The Balinese Twins - Beautiful and exotic, they exchange an island paradise for the shabby squalor of London, and innocence for corruption. The Sicilian- Ricky Delgado strikes a devil's bargain with a blood goddess: 'Build my temple and bring me the souls of damaged people, and you will see what rewards I give.' The Courtesan - Elizabeth makes her living from men's desire. With a flick of the switch in her head, she feels nothing: no pain, no hate, no sorrow, no joy. The Artist - Anis takes to painting as an outlet for his rage. His artist's eye knows his subjects before they know themselves, and he paints them all, a gallery of broken people. Can they escape the deadly web of decadence and sin?

About the Author

Rani Manicka was born and educated in Malaysia. An economics graduate, she now divides her time between Malaysia and the UK. Her first novel, The Rice Mother, won the South East Asia and South Pacific Region 2003 Commonwealth Writers' Prize, has been translated into 17 languages, and gained international acclaim.