The hungry tide

This book describes the discoveries made by two very different characters as they visit the tide regions of Bengal. The scientist and the translator navigate other new relationships and ways of living as they make deep personal discoveries. There is much rich description of the tide countries, flora and fauna and one can't feel feeling you've take a trip out to sea too. Local politics, religion and traditions are all touched on in a gentle but sometimes stark way. The story line intertwines present time and a historical narrative and the drama continues right to the last few pages. Really enjoyable read, so pleased I picked it up.