Empire's Children
Patricia Weerakoon
As the daughter of the Tea-maker, Shiro’s life is bound by the expectations of others. But Shiro has no interest in convention.
Her holidays are spent with best friend Lakshmi, a coolie labourer, and she dreams of becoming a doctor, unhampered by her gender, her race or her social standing.
Privilege is something Anthony and William Ashley Cooper take for granted. On the Sri Lankan tea fields in particular, the English are masters.
When Anthony takes over management of the plantation, he discovers the truth about his family’s dealings with the locals. He desperately wants to make a difference – to be a different kind of man – but William’s reckless lust and their father’s never-ending greed stand in his way.
Tragedy, grief and separation threaten Shiro and shackle Lakshmi in the bondage of class distinction. Can Anthony’s love of justice set right the wrongs of the past?
Wombat Books acknowledges the support of the Australian Council for the Arts in the recording and production of this audiobook.
Author - Patricia Weerakoon.
Narrator - Gabrielle Herd.
Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2015 Patricia Weerakoon ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
As the daughter of the Tea-maker, Shiro’s life is bound by the expectations of others. But Shiro has no interest in convention. Her holidays are spent with best friend Lakshmi, a coolie labourer, and she dreams of becoming a doctor, unhampered by her gender, her race or her social standing. Privilege is something Anthony and William Ashley Cooper take for granted. On the Sri Lankan tea fields in particular, the English are masters. When Anthony takes over management of the plantation, he discovers the truth about his family’s dealings with the locals. He desperately wants to make a difference – to be a different kind of man – but William’s reckless lust and their father’s never-ending greed stand in his way. Tragedy, grief and separation threaten Shiro and shackle Lakshmi in the bondage of class distinction. Can Anthony’s love of justice set right the wrongs of the past? Wombat Books acknowledges the support of the Australian Council for the Arts in the recording and production of this audiobook. Author - Patricia Weerakoon. Narrator - Gabrielle Herd. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2015 Patricia Weerakoon ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:00:08
Chapter 2
Duration:00:00:31
Chapter 3
Duration:00:12:39
Chapter 4
Duration:00:09:45
Chapter 5
Duration:00:38:33
Chapter 6
Duration:00:17:47
Chapter 7
Duration:00:14:47
Chapter 8
Duration:00:10:00
Chapter 9
Duration:00:10:36
Chapter 10
Duration:00:11:21
Chapter 11
Duration:00:12:05
Chapter 12
Duration:00:24:33
Chapter 13
Duration:00:09:14
Chapter 14
Duration:00:18:03
Chapter 15
Duration:00:08:13
Chapter 16
Duration:00:13:16
Chapter 17
Duration:00:06:52
Chapter 18
Duration:00:05:59
Chapter 19
Duration:00:07:13
Chapter 20
Duration:00:05:45
Chapter 21
Duration:00:08:05
Chapter 22
Duration:00:20:43
Chapter 23
Duration:00:16:46
Chapter 24
Duration:00:08:43
Chapter 25
Duration:00:07:23
Chapter 26
Duration:00:04:31
Chapter 27
Duration:00:10:04
Chapter 28
Duration:00:07:06
Chapter 29
Duration:00:07:05
Chapter 30
Duration:00:04:59
Chapter 31
Duration:00:10:59
Chapter 32
Duration:00:10:03
Chapter 33
Duration:00:14:58
Chapter 34
Duration:00:18:21
Chapter 35
Duration:00:10:45
Chapter 36
Duration:00:07:59
Chapter 37
Duration:00:11:03
Chapter 38
Duration:00:04:16
Chapter 39
Duration:00:16:14
Chapter 40
Duration:00:11:11
Chapter 41
Duration:00:08:00
Chapter 42
Duration:00:03:01
Chapter 43
Duration:00:15:58
Chapter 44
Duration:00:05:21
Chapter 45
Duration:00:00:55
Chapter 46
Duration:00:00:23