The Man with Many Hats  (English, Paperback, unknown)

Jael Silliman's first work of fiction begins with a delightful account of her protagonist Rachel Selman's idyllic childhood. Her father is warm, large-hearted, and larger than life, while her mother is an elegant and erudite lady, both great hosts to the many people who visit their comfortable home in Kolkata. This portrayal of life in a Baghdadi Jewish home in the fifties and sixties is both charming and informative. Times and people change, and Rachel's home life unravels. A beautiful depic...