The road from elephant pass

Title The road from elephant pass
Author by Nihal De Silva
Publication Vijitha Yapa
Size 434p
Language ENG ENG
ISBN 9789558095386
Topics Sri Lankan fiction--English
Awards--Gratiaen Memorial Prize
Sri Lankan fiction--War stories
Sri Lankan fiction--Love
Civil war--Sri Lanka
Books adapted into a film or play
Notes An army officer’s routine assignment to pick up a woman informant near Jaffna turns into a nightmare when the Tigers launch a massive attack on the peninsula and the camp at Elephant Pass. The two adversaries are forced to escape together through the rebel held Wanni and later, cross the abandoned Wilpattu National Park on foot. Bitter enemies at the start of their journey, Captain Wasantha and the activist Kamala face innumerable threats from wild animals and a gang of deserters who make determined and violent efforts to capture the woman. The constant external danger, and their enforced dependence on each other, gradually erodes their enmity and distrust. But a shocking revelation confronts Wasantha when he finally reaches Colombo. He is now compelled to choose between his friend and his country.
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