"a writer of genuine poetic beauty"
Lakshmi Persaud
Lakshmi Persaud is the highly acclaimed author of 'Raise the Lanterns High', 'For the Love of my Name', 'Sastra' & 'Butterfly in the Wind'. She was born in Trinidad in the Caribbean, of Indian descent. Her novels explore many ideas using a combination of high drama, romance and gentle humour. Though her work is usually set in the Caribbean, her themes appeal to all.