Publication

2004 - Little, Brown and Co., New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

76,750 words, Guess

Page Count

307 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing18241
  • Goodreads1175982

Classifications

  • DDC823/.914
  • LCCPR9619.4.D4 H36 2004

Description

Set in the 1930s in Ceylon, this novel reflects the decay, corruption and last days of an empire and a world at the end of its tether. The story concerns a murder scandal that shakes the upper echelons of Ceylon "society" and those who once had wealth and influence.

Description

His career guided by British culture and his Oxford education, Ceylon lawyer Sam Obeysekere tackles a scandal-ridden murder trial, mistakenly convinced that his reputation will shield him from the social unrest that the case has exposed.

Subjects

Genres

  • Fiction.

Other Editions

  • The Hamilton caseLittle, Brown and Co.2004

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