A Candle or the Sun

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Corruption and conscience collide in Singapore.

A Candle or the Sun is an engaging read for those interested in political thrillers. Gopal Baratham expertly weaves humor and passion into the story of Hernie Perera, a man torn between his desire for literary success and his moral compass. Set in a Singapore far from the tourist experience, this book portrays the harsh realities of political corruption and the difficult choices one must make in the face of adversity.

A Candle or the Sun

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ISBN: 9789814351355
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: ₱1,133.55
Authors: Gopal Baratham
Date of Publication: 2015-04-07
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.44
(rated by 48 readers)

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Early in my working life I had discovered that salesmanship consisted not of providing people with what they needed, but with that was essential to their dreams. I was confident that our dining-room suite, complete with carpets, curtains and an artificial fireplace, would shortly be snapped up by people occupying oven-hot semis in the newer and, as yet, treeless, housing estates on the island. The possibility of winter is essential to the happiness of people living in the tropics. Hernie Perera runs the furniture department in Benson s, the largest store in Singapore. In his spare time, he writes stories. Suddenly, his comfortable life is shattered. His father is found to have terminal cancer, he loses his job, and his lover joins the 'Children of the Book.' a Christian sect committed to overthrowing an oppressive government. An old acquaintance and government official promises Hernie literary success in exchange for information on the 'Children of the Book.' He must now decide between the rewards of political corruption and his conscience. With passion and humour, A Candle or the Sun reveals a Singapore far different from the tourist brochures."
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Corruption and conscience collide in Singapore.

A Candle or the Sun is an engaging read for those interested in political thrillers. Gopal Baratham expertly weaves humor and passion into the story of Hernie Perera, a man torn between his desire for literary success and his moral compass. Set in a Singapore far from the tourist experience, this book portrays the harsh realities of political corruption and the difficult choices one must make in the face of adversity.