Leaves No Longer Green: A Novel By Arup Kumar Dutta

STEP INTO THE HARSH, RIVETING WORLD OF 1860S ASSAM TEA ESTATES IN THIS SWEEPING HISTORICAL DRAMA FROM ACCLAIMED AUTHOR ARUP KUMAR DUTTA.

In the latter half of the 1850s, pioneer tea planter Henry David Esscombe establishes the Dhanboa Tea Garden in the lush landscapes of Assam. When the grueling environment takes a severe toll on his health, a gravely ill Henry summons his son, David, to take over the estate. Desperate to see her father once more, David's sister, Cordelia, accompanies him from England, plunging headfirst into a world vastly different from anything they have ever known.

As the brother-sister duo struggles to adapt, their lives become inextricably linked with a colorful and complex cast of characters: the phlegmatic Michael Bailin, the devilishly charming Christopher James Buckingham, the self-confessed anarchist Reverend Garry Swanson, the Assamese nobleman Gokuldeva Barua, and defiant conscripted workers like Bircha and Meghu. Set against the backdrop of colonial tea cultivation and the brutal, barbarous conditions under which migrant laborers were lured and enslaved, a chain of high-stakes events unfolds—leading to an explosive climax that turns the green leaves of the camellia red.

Why this book is a must-have:

• Masterful Historical Fiction: Written by Arup Kumar Dutta, one of Assam’s most celebrated English-language authors, renowned for his authentic and deeply researched storytelling.

• Vivid 1860s Setting: Offers a striking, unflinching look at the colonial tea industry, the socio-political dynamics of Assam, and the human cost of plantation life.

• Compelling Ensemble Cast: Features a rich tapestry of memorable characters, from ambitious European planters and local nobility to exploited indentured workers.

• Essential Regional & Historical Read: A powerful addition to any collection focusing on Indian historical fiction, colonial history, and northeastern literature.

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