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Marc departs London for a war‑ridden island that once earned the nickname “edge of heaven,” seeking family history and personal meaning. He encounters Uva, an eco‑warrior, on the island’s glittering lake and falls in love with her. When she disappears, Marc embarks on a dangerous search through underground dens and colonial mansions. Amid gunfights and foot races, he confronts the legacy of violence and the possibility of achieving personal freedom without bloodshed.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Thriller/Political Thriller
Authors: Romesh Gunesekera
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