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In 'The Covenant of Water,' Abraham Verghese traces an Indian family's drowning curse

May 15, 2023 · 8m
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  • Abraham Verghese's novel "The Covenant of Water."
  • Follows an Indian family haunted by a generational drowning curse.
  • Explores medical themes informed by the author's physician background.

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