The Elephant Keeper's Daughter

Set in 1803 Ceylon, this compelling novel follows Phera, a young woman born into a royal elephant keepers family who is raised as a boy to secure her family’s legacy. As she forms a bond with her elephant Siddhi, Phera navigates her desire for independence amid societal expectations, especially after British colonizers invade. Her journey leads her through challenges of survival, love, and the fight for her people’s freedom, ultimately forcing her to choose between love and revenge.