
The Secret of Elephants
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Narrated by:
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Sharmila Devar
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By:
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Vasundra Tailor
Navsari, India. Penniless and trapped in a loveless marriage, Nirmala spends her days anxiously caring for her sick young son, Varun. Looming over Nirmala’s impoverished home is an imposing mansion built by her grandfather, and from its balcony her cruel aunt scorns them, refusing to help in any way.
But when a mysterious letter addressed to her long-dead father arrives from Zimbabwe, it opens a door to a past Nirmala never knew existed and a future she never imagined possible. If the contents of the letter can be believed, not only does she have family in Africa, but they might also hold the answers to a family mystery that spans three generations.
While travelling to Zimbabwe might lead to a brighter future for Nirmala and her son, it could also reignite the bitter family feud that condemned her family to poverty. Nirmala is ready to risk it all to uncover the truth, but how will she cope when this journey changes her life forever?
©2022 Vasundra Tailor (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.Listeners also enjoyed...




















Critic reviews
“Tailor’s thought-provoking, sophisticated debut is so engaging it is hard to believe writing wasn’t this UK pharmacist’s first career.… Listeners will ache for Nirmala as narrator Sharmila Devar imbues her, and all of Tailor’s wonderfully drawn characters, with genuine emotional depth. Devar’s nuanced performance smooths transitions from past to present while gradually building suspense toward a shocking climax. Devar’s performance of this riveting, cross-continental, generational family saga, with its sharp explorations of class, income, and gender inequality, should make Tailor’s debut a hit with armchair travelers as well as contemporary-fiction fans.”—Library Journal
“Tailor’s debut is both evocative and intriguing.”—Booklist
“The Secret of Elephants is a novel of beauty, wisdom, and discovery. Prepare to fall in love with Vasundra Tailor’s writing, I know I did…”—Amanda Prowse, international bestselling author of The Girl in the Corner
A must read!
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Very different from other books it was eye opening
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Interestingly sweet captivating story. Fun characters and plot twist and turn. Family relationships (Two more words were needed to submit this review )
Fun listen
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Couldn't finish it because of narration
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Heart warming, well written
Enjoyed more than I expected
Cultural read
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The Secret of Elephants is the story of Nirmala's she spends her days constantly worried about the future of her sick young son, Varun, and being mistreated and rejected by her husband.
Nirmala was married to a very bitter man twice her age, someone who mistreated her and her son only because he thought Varun was weak and shamed him, he couldn't face him or even treat him well.
Nirmala really was a very bold and strong character at first she was very quiet and didn't say much about the constant harassment of her husband but after finding out the truth about some distant relatives, that was enough for Nirmala to finally take the courage and embark on a beautiful journey that will bring so much more light and love into her life.
Nirmala flies to Zimbabwe, with her son Varun where she will learn more about her past and finally embrace the possibility to heal her son and see him thrive.
Something that really made no sense to me was the whole society levels, how they really matter more than what your son or daughter felt. Nirmala was very strong and I was happy to see how she was able to see this and fight for her happiness and her sons.
What I love about this book is, the reader is able to enjoy the evolution of the main character to see her life unfold, and how she takes the opportunity to escape and build something better for her son and for herself.
This was a story of empowerment, this is one of the first stories from India, that I've ever read that the female character getting justice and not only by others but also by herself.
Great book I really enjoy it
The narrations by Sharmila Devar were amazing I really felt like I was in the middle of the story living every step of the way what Nirmala was going through and she even made the story more amazing and gave the characters more depth.
Great book, I really enjoy it!
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Endless
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Not for me
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Narration ruined this for me
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