Step into the heat and vitality of the Caribbean with this vivid portrait of an Indian family in Trinidad. Follow Ved Saran as he sacrifices his personal desires in order to look after the family business. Thrown unsuspectingly into a world rife with politics and corruption, Ved finds his own happiness – and that of the people close to him – suddenly under threat. Niala Maharaj's debut novel deftly taps into the humour and pathos of life – and the joy to be found in its complexity and unpredictability. Where better to set this exploration than the carnival-esque Caribbean, with its pulsating sounds, smells, colours and textures.