Why this Anglo-Indian family in Chennai was made the custodians of the Seven Wells
Author Zhayynn James explores his family's history as custodians of the Seven Wells in Chennai in his debut novel, 'The Keeper of the Wells.' The book blends historical fiction with his own genealogical research into his Anglo-Indian heritage.
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The article highlights the intersection of local history, cultural heritage, and literature in the context of Chennai's colonial past.
On a searing July morning I walk among rows of birds-of-paradise lining the pathways around the recently-renovated Victoria Public Hall, a stirring example of Romanesque architecture. It is not often that you interview an author at a place that also features in the opening pages of his debut novel.
The article is a cultural feature piece about a book and its author.
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