The Covenant of Water (Oprah's Book Club)

Spanning three generations of a family in South India from 1900 to 1977, The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese is a magnificent, sweeping novel about love, loss, medicine, and the mysterious condition that haunts one family across the decades. Selected as an Oprah's Book Club pick, this is a landmark work of literary fiction that has moved readers around the world.

At the heart of the story is a family from Kerala's lush Malabar Coast, bound together by water — and by a peculiar affliction that causes one member of each generation to die by drowning. Through the eyes of a young bride, her son, and her granddaughter, Verghese weaves a rich tapestry of colonial India, independence, and the enduring power of family, faith, and healing.

Written with the precision of a physician and the soul of a poet, The Covenant of Water is a deeply humane and unforgettable reading experience.

Why This Novel Stands Apart

• An epic multigenerational saga spanning 77 years of Indian history
• Richly drawn characters and a vividly rendered South Indian setting
• A profound meditation on medicine, mortality, and the bonds of family
• Selected by Oprah Winfrey for her prestigious Book Club
• Perfect for fans of A Fine Balance, The God of Small Things, and Cutting for Stone

Format: Paperback  |  ISBN: 9780802162731

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