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Susan Barker
Susan Barker is the author of the novel Of the Flesh. She writes fiction that focuses on historical settings and the tensions within human relationships. Her stories are known for their clear language and sharp observations
The Orientalist and the Ghost
Synopsis
In 1939, a young British orientalist travels to colonial Malaya, where he falls in love with a local woman. Decades later, their granddaughter, a mixed-race woman living in London, grapples with her family's complicated past and her own sense of identity. This story spans generations, exploring themes of heritage, belonging, and the echoes of history within a family.