Line of Lanka

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Shortlisted for the Gratiaen Prize

Sit back and let yourself be swept along in Sunela Jayewardene’s intrepid journeys across Lanka’s lush countryside. Join her and rediscover myth & legend, history & heritage as she adroitly describes nature’s enduring beauty and oft forgotten traditions that pulse to the beat of an unseen drum. Line of Lanka is a brilliant and unusual portrayal of a country and its people that will change your perceptions of Sri Lanka.

‘With a poet’s eye for beauty, Jayewardene explores the spiritual landscape of Sri Lanka’ – John Gimlette, The Elephant Complex

‘A personal travelogue that defies easy bracketing’ – Sanjana Hattotuwa, Groundviews

‘A composite of many stories woven out on forgotten trails’ – Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne