Sweetness and Light

Discover the riveting tale of 'Sweetness and Light', a captivating novel set against the backdrop of India during the mesmerizing monsoon season. This trade paperback, published by Penguin Australia in 2020, brings you the story of two lost souls navigating the complexities of life and love in a world filled with intrigue. Follow Connor, an Australian expatriate with a shadowy past, as he runs petty scams on unsuspecting tourists in a serene beachside town. Meanwhile, Sasha, an American seeking spiritual enlightenment, arrives at an isolated ashram, hoping to heal her broken heart. Their paths collide after one of Connor’s schemes takes a disastrous turn, propelling them into a whirlwind of gangsters, gurus, and hidden agendas. As they delve deeper into the deceptive allure of the ashram’s utopian facade, they uncover a gripping tale of moral ambiguity and personal redemption. From the stunning beaches of Goa to the bustling streets of Delhi and the lush jungles of Tamil Nadu, 'Sweetness and Light' is an exploration of the triumphant struggle between light and dark, love and lust, and the conflicts of morality versus corruption. With 336 pages of expertly crafted narrative, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in emotional depth and thrilling storytelling. Experience the brilliance of Liam Pieper, an acclaimed Australian author whose insightful writing will keep you on the edge of your seat. Enjoy FREE shipping on this exceptional book, though please note that combined shipping with other products is not available. Shipping may take up to 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760890070
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 336


Description:
India, monsoon season.

Connor, an Australian expat with a brutal past, spends his time running low-stakes scams on tourists in a sleepy beachside town. Sasha, an American in search of spiritual guidance, heads to an isolated ashram in the hope of mending a broken heart.

When one of Connor's grifts goes horribly wrong, it sets in motion a chain of events that brings the two lost souls together - and as they try to navigate a world of gangsters, gurus and secret agendas, they begin to realise that within the ashram's utopian community, something is deeply, deeply wrong . . .

Racing from the beaches of Goa to the streets of Delhi to the jungles of Tamil Nadu, Sweetness and Light is an intoxicating, unsettling story of the battle between light and dark, love and lust, morality and corruption. This is an explosive and unforgettable novel that confirms Liam Pieper's place as one of Australia's finest, sharpest writers.

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