Chindela - Mari J

Chindela is not just a moving novel; it is a profound testament to survival, inspired by true events that took place before the 1980s. The character of Marry, who protects Chindela, is inspired by the author's own life experiences.

After years of suffering from a brutal act of political violence, the author was left disabled and has been living in the UK for the past ten years. This story serves as a deeply emotional journey of a survivor who, despite facing extreme hardships, discovered that true family is not defined by blood, but by love and sacrifice.

Written in the simplest language of the heart, this is a tale of abandonment, friendship, and unconditional humanity.

Twenty-four years of silence. Nine years of isolation. One story that could no longer stay hidden.

Based on a true story that took place before the 1980s, Chindela is a deeply moving novel that explores the raw emotions of abandonment, friendship, and unconditional humanity.

Chindela is a breathtakingly beautiful young girl of European descent, trapped within the cold walls of a Sri Lankan orphanage. Her striking appearance attracts excessive attention, unintentionally fueling intense envy and resentment among her peers. Witnessing the profound sorrow her presence causes to the very friends she loves, Chindela makes the heartbreaking decision to escape, determined to save them from the pain of jealousy.

Stepping into the unknown world of the streets, she finds refuge with a community of marginalized street dwellers-outcasts who, despite their poverty, possess hearts of gold. Taking her in as their own, they protect her by renaming her 'Linda'. Yet, in a twist of profound cruelty, she is stolen from the very people who risked everything to shield her. Facing extreme hardships, she discovers that true family is not defined by blood, but by love and sacrifice.

Written in the simplest language of the heart, this is more than a book; it is a journey of the soul, a reclamation of truth, and a testament to the light that remains when the shadows are finally named.