The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese is an epic family saga set in Kerala, India, spanning generations of one family and their changing world.

The story begins in the early twentieth century and follows a young girl who enters an arranged marriage and becomes part of a family marked by an unusual medical condition involving water. As generations pass, the characters confront love, loss, social change, faith, and the mysteries surrounding their family’s history.

Rich in historical detail and human drama, the novel explores medicine, family, relationships, and the ways personal and cultural histories shape people’s lives.

### Why Read The Covenant of Water?

– Experience an epic multigenerational family saga
– Explore twentieth-century India
– Discover themes of family, love, and loss
– Explore medicine and medical mysteries
– Reflect on faith, culture, and social change
– Enjoy Abraham Verghese’s immersive storytelling