Product Details

• Published on: 2006-04-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 216 pages

Customer Reviews

A Lovely Debut Novel

The story begins in a judge's chamber in Pune, India. Mike Carrara has traveled to hear the reading of his uncle's will, fulfilling a promise he made to the dying man. He hears he's inherited a white elephant, by the name of Arjuna, as well as the elephant's trainer. Also property in Western Maryland, USA where the elephant, trainer and assorted animals are presently residing. Being a retired doctor, living in a gated community, Mike doesn't know what he'd do with an elephant. The judge suggests he sell it, he'd get a good price. An associate of his uncle says it boils down to duty or convenience. Mike decides, and his decision determines what happens next, and down through the years.

The author introduces Ayurvedic principles and beliefs and weaves them throughout the story with good effect. The dialog is good, so good the first few pages of the book will have you smiling and finding a comfy place to read the rest of the book. Besides the story, the message I got from the book is that one action of ours--a good deed--can have a profound effect on others.

I highly recommend the book and hope Mr. Mroz has another novel out soon.