'Chatoyancy for the Tiger' - novel with a clever blend of fact and fiction launched in Sri Lanka

"...What make the story more than just another exciting tale, are the fascinating descriptions of gemstones that are woven in as well as certain geographical details. The author’s comprehensive knowledge of gemmology is revealed as he describes the chatoyancy effect of the Cat’s Eye, and how it is achieved, as well as information on other valuable gemstones and how gem mining is done in Sri Lanka. The descriptions are inserted into the story in such a way that they do not detract from the continuity of the fast-paced tale. The reader is also given an insight into the rich geographical variety of Sri Lanka. From Colombo to Nuwara Eliya, from the lush wilderness of the Sinharaja Forest and Adam’s Peak, to the war-ridden North, as the settings change, clear pictures of the different environments are painted with words..."

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