House Boy
by Lorenzo DeStefano
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Pub Date Jun 07 2022 | Archive Date Jun 11 2022
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Description
House Boy is a contemporary thriller set in Southern India and in the polite suburb of Hendon, North London.
At 321 Finchley Lane, ancient traditions take root and prosper in our so-called civilized society. The lives of a boy from rural India, Vijay Pallan, and an Indo-British woman and her son, Binda and Ravi Tagorstani, collide as if decreed by history. Through Vijay, we experience the shocking realities of modern slavery, the human spirit's boundless capacity for pain, and the ultimate blessing of one young man's redemption and survival.
A Note From the Publisher
Lorenzo DeStefano was born in Honolulu, Hawai’i. A noted photographer, playwright, screenwriter, stage & film director, House Boy is his first published novel. Find out more at houseboynovel.com.
Lorenzo DeStefano was born in Honolulu, Hawai’i. A noted photographer, playwright, screenwriter, stage & film director, House Boy is his first published novel. Find out more at houseboynovel.com.
Lorenzo DeStefano was born in Honolulu, Hawai’i. A noted photographer, playwright, screenwriter, stage & film director, House Boy is his first published novel. Find out more at houseboynovel.com.
Advance Praise
“A sharp look into a normally dark and hidden place. Peels away the layers hiding slavery in plain sight in London today. A great read.” - Kevin Bales, author of Disposable People and The Slave Next Door
“Chronicles with authority and excruciating verisimilitude a tragedy of truly grotesque proportions. Revelatory and compelling.” - Barry Gifford, author of Wild at Heart and The Roy Stories
“Lorenzo DeStefano’s HOUSE BOY is a painfully realistic page-turner that is both enthralling and horrifying… Haunting storytelling… A great read that will ground you and make you check your privilege.” ~ Risah Salazar, Feathered Quill
“An enthralling book about the persistent caste discrimination and human slavery in India. Filled with anger against social issues, a gut-wrenching read” - Falguni Jain
“Weaves an amazing story that discusses some tragic events that will astound you. A perfect blend of mystery, drama, and emotions.” - Vidhya Thakkar
“A powerfully written saga portraying the atrocities of human trafficking. Merciless, cruel, yet brutally real.” - Neelam Sharma
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781639882434 |
| PRICE | $18.95 (USD) |
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