Eating Fire and Drinking Water

Eating Fire and Drinking Water

Arlene J. Chai, 2005

Overview

Clara Perez, a reporter on a small South Seas island, yearns for substantive assignments beyond trivialities. Orphaned and with a mysterious past, she seizes an opportunity to cover a student demonstration that erupts into violence and a soldier's fatal shot. As she investigates the street's fiery tragedy, Clara uncovers a more personal one, revealing remarkable truths about her unknown history. Family secrets begin to unfold against a backdrop of national revolution, illuminating the ghosts that have pursued her.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in political thrillers with personal stakes.
• Those who enjoy stories of uncovering family mysteries.
• Fans of narratives set against a backdrop of social upheaval.

Key features

• English language novel
• 368 pages
• Paperback binding
• ISBN: 9780345514776
• Published by Random House, Inc.
• Year: 2005