Line Of Lanka; Myths & Memorizes of An Island , by Sunela Jayewardene , Sailfish Publishers, 1st Edition
Shortlisted for the Gratiaen Prize
Sit back and let yourself be swept along in Sunela Jayewardene’s intrepid journeys across Lanka’s lush countryside. Join her and rediscover myth & legend, history & heritage as she adroitly describes nature’s enduring beauty and oft forgotten traditions that pulse to the beat of an unseen drum. Line of Lanka is a brilliant and unusual portrayal of a country and its people that will change your perceptions of Sri Lanka.
‘With a poet’s eye for beauty, Jayewardene explores the spiritual landscape of Sri Lanka’ – John Gimlette, The Elephant Complex
‘A personal travelogue that defies easy bracketing’ – Sanjana Hattotuwa, Groundviews
‘A composite of many stories woven out on forgotten trails’ – Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne