Castaway and Other Tales from Mauritius

by Ramesh Ramdoyal

In this book, Ramesh Ramdoyal, the author of the locally best-selling trilogy - Tales From Mauritius, More Tales From Mauritius and Further Tales From Mauritius - once again delights us with nine original stories, each more captivating than the other.This time the author does not restrict himself to the island of Mauritius. He goes further afield. In Castaway, the action takes place in the remote island-archipelago of Saint Brandon with its unique flora and fauna. This is the place where a fugitive is hiding not only from justice, but also from the demons that have followed him in his solitary confinement.In "Fishy Stories", he makes us discover the underwater wonderland around the island, and shares with us a dramatic spear-fishing experience, and a quaint story about a fisherman, his wife and an octopus!In "Letter To My Beloved", we follow a youth to Oxford in a world that is both fascinating and alienating where he discovers with a shock that love can have many different forms. The "Struggle Is Never Over" is the authentic story of one of the greatest freedom fighters of Mauritius against which the evolution of the island can be understood. "The Minister And The Artis"t is the hilarious story of a well-meaning politician who has to reckon with the inefficiency of his own staff to salvage his political career."Jonah" is the real story of a sensitive teenager who comes into his own after he is sent down from a 5-star college. In "Dancing in the Rain", we share the tribulations of an ageing couple in a fast paced environment, outside their comfort zone; whilst "A New Beginning" follows a group of survivors to a mysterious planet that holds out the promise of a better world.The stories are interesting in their own right, but when taken together, they reveal the soul of an island which is unique and fascinating.Ramesh Ramdoyal confirms once again his standing as one of the best story-tellers of Mauritius.

130 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 14, 2016

Reviews

[Shab Peerally · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant storytelling. Another collection of tales following Tales from Mauritius, More Tales from Mauritius and Further Tales from Mauritius.