The Inheritance

‘Evok[es] a strong sense of place and gives a compelling insight into what it means to be rootless. A highly enjoyable read’ ~Yorkshire Post

A captivating read that will hold you in the embrace from its opening sentence to the very last word' ~Sunday Post

Kalayil is skilled at evoking a strong sense of place and gives a compelling insight, too, into what it means to be rootless, with characters torn between the culture of their parents and that of the society in which they grew up. A highly enjoyable read' ~The Scotsman

The Inheritance shows Kalayil capable of adeptly spinning a complex web of themes which enrich the story. A delicately written, optimistic and very involving novel’  ~Herald