Letchimey: A Tale Of Old Ceylon (1898)

By Sinnatamby

Book Overview

Letchimey: A Tale Of Old Ceylon is a historical fiction novel written by Sinnatamby in 1898. The story is set in ancient Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and follows the life of a young Tamil girl named Letchimey. Letchimey is born into a wealthy family and is raised with great care and affection. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she is kidnapped by a group of bandits and sold into slavery.The novel explores the themes of slavery, love, and redemption. Letchimey's journey is one of survival as she learns to adapt to her new life as a slave. She is eventually bought by a kind and wealthy merchant named Ramaiah, who falls in love with her and frees her from slavery. Letchimey and Ramaiah begin a new life together, but their happiness is short-lived as they face many challenges and obstacles.The novel also provides a vivid portrayal of the social and cultural practices of ancient Ceylon. The author's descriptions of the landscape, people, and customs of the time provide a rich and immersive reading experience.Overall, Letchimey: A Tale Of Old Ceylon is a compelling and emotional story that offers a glimpse into the lives of people in ancient Ceylon. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116540785X
• ISBN13: 9781165407859
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"