The covenant of water by Abraham Verghese

As a huge lover of Verghese’s last book Cutting for Stone, I could not wait to read this and it did not disappoint. Evocative and beautiful, again his surgeon’s understanding pays dividends. He weaves a compelling tale between 1900 and 1977, set in India, and offers up a deeply moving story of faraway lands, complex characters and overcoming hardships. I loved this poetic and ingenious book. A master of his craft at the peak of his powers.