... sprouted on the islands and Hamilton gave them names. Everything was provided for them such as electricity, telephone, bank and currency. It was magnificent dream dreamed by leading capitalist of colonial India. "He dreamed of a place where men and women could be farmers in the morning, poets ... teachers. For a brief period, during his stay in Lusibari, a young and spirited girl named Kusum passed their lives. She became Kanai's mentor and guide in the island and left a deep impression on his mind. He learnt about the Sundarbans and its people through his association with Nirmal, Nilima...

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