The Convenant Of Water

The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese is a sweeping family saga set in coastal India, spanning several generations. The story follows a young woman named Mariamma, who marries into a family plagued by a mysterious curse—every member of the family dies by drowning. As the novel explores love, loss, faith, and medical discovery, it paints a rich portrait of India’s cultural and historical landscape, blending the personal and the universal in a tale of survival and resilience.