This is a beautifully written short novel. Set in Sri Lanka starting in 1962, when Triton, an orphan, becomes houseboy for Mr Salgado. (Note: The writing about food in this will make you DROOL!) The political unrest in the country is nearly subsumed by Triton‘s focus and care for his master - but you see his awareness of his own needs and those of the oppressed begin to grow. A really subtle sensitive work.