Sea of Poppies

Sea of Poppies
A sweeping historical saga by Amitav Ghosh, Sea of Poppies is the first book in the Ibis Trilogy—an epic tale set against the backdrop of the opium trade and colonial India, where the lives of strangers collide on a fateful sea voyage.

Key Features & Benefits:
✅ Award-Winning Historical Fiction – Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and acclaimed worldwide.
✅ Immersive Storytelling – Richly detailed narrative filled with unforgettable characters, dialects, and cultures.
✅ Set During a Transformative Era – Explores 19th-century India, the opium wars, indentured labor, and colonial politics.
✅ A Multilayered Cast of Characters – From a widowed peasant woman to a bankrupt raja and a free-spirited American sailor.
✅ Masterful Language & Craft – Ghosh blends history, adventure, and linguistic inventiveness with literary brilliance.

Why Choose Sea of Poppies?
✔️ First in the Critically Acclaimed Ibis Trilogy – Followed by River of Smoke and Flood of Fire.
✔️ Captures the Human Impact of Empire & Trade – A powerful meditation on identity, migration, and resistance.
✔️ Ideal for Historical & Literary Fiction Fans – A compelling read for those who love richly layered, thought-provoking novels.
✔️ Beautifully Researched & Deeply Moving – Combines factual history with emotional depth and narrative excitement.

This book is perfect for readers seeking a powerful and poetic journey through history—filled with drama, heart, and the enduring quest for freedom.