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Afternoon Tea with Shankari Chandran

Sun, 13 Nov

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Better Read Than Dead

Join Shankari Chandran for an afternoon with tea, scones and cakes to celebrate the release of Song of the Sun God. Shankari will be in conversation with Ashley Kalagian Blunt.

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Afternoon Tea with Shankari Chandran
Afternoon Tea with Shankari Chandran

Time & Location

13 Nov 2022, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

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About The Event

A war that divided a nation. A secret that divided a family. A love that unities them all. 

From bestselling author Shankari Chandran, comes a sweeping saga, following the lies, misdemeanours, and loves of one family. Spanning three generations, three continents and seven decades the novel explores the ongoing impacts of the Sri Lankan civil war in a universal tale about love and finding a home to call your own. 

Richly evocative and timeless, this fictional retelling of rising ethnic tensions in Sri Lanka mirrors the political unrest which has characterised the country since its independence. Through the narrative Shankari shines a light on histories that are so often lost in the passing of time.

"I wrote Song of the Sun God because it's hard to erase the words of a novel, and the truth of the stories it contains. Sri Lanka, like many countries, rewrites its history and buries…

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  • Event Ticket

    This ticket includes tea and treats.

    $10.00

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  • Ticket + Book

    This ticket includes tea and treats, with a copy of Song of the Sun God

    $44.99

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