The Glass Palace is a sweeping historical novel by Amitav Ghosh that spans more than a century across Burma (Myanmar), India, and Malaya. Beginning with the British invasion of Mandalay in 1885 and the fall of the Burmese monarchy, the novel follows the intertwined lives of Rajkumar, Dolly, and several generations of their families as they navigate colonial rule, war, migration, and political upheaval. Rich in historical detail and unforgettable characters, the story explores themes of empire, identity, love, exile, memory, family, freedom, and the human cost of colonialism. Elegantly written and deeply researched, The Glass Palace is an epic work of historical fiction that brings to life the complex history of South and Southeast Asia.

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