Where The Serpent Lives

In Ruth Padel's captivating debut novel, "Where the Serpent Lives," Rosamund grapples with profound isolation as she navigates her tumultuous marriage to the magnetic but secretive Tyler, an estrangement from her conservationist father, and the emotional distance from her son. As she revisits her childhood in India, she embarks on a quest for renewal and self-discovery amidst the backdrop of family crisis and the natural world. Set across London, Devon, and Indian jungles, this evocative tale explores themes of love, science, and the connection between humanity and nature.