Anil's ghost

About “Anil's ghost”

Anil's Ghost is a 2000 novel by Michael Ondaatje, a Booker Prize-winning author. The story follows Anil Tissera, a forensic anthropologist from Sri Lanka who returns to her homeland after being educated in England and America. She is sent by an international human rights group to investigate organized murder campaigns during the country's civil war. The novel explores themes of love, family, identity, and the search for truth. Set against the backdrop of Sri Lanka's landscape and history, the story is driven by a gripping mystery and showcases Ondaatje's talent for rich imagery and emotional depth.