About the Book: The Glass Palace by Booker Prize-shortlisted author Amitav Ghosh is an epic tale of love, war, and family set against the backdrop of the British invasion of Burma in 1885. Following Rajkumar, a poor boy swept up in political chaos, the novel traces his rise to wealth in the Burmese teak forests and his lifelong search for Dolly, the woman whose love shapes his destiny. Spanning three generations across Burma, Malaya, and India, this masterfully crafted story combines historical drama, romance, and family legacy in an unforgettable narrative.