Marri, a school teacher sees her life in flashbacks during a delayed return to consciousness after an operation. Her reminsces take us through Carmona the village of her childhood and its memories which are both idyllic and poignant. Written in biographical style the character of Xamai her grandmother,Preciosa her mother and Thette, her grandaunt come alivein sharp detail. The narrative weaves its magic througha racy and lyrical prose as it explores the intimate world of a Goan family.
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