The Cauliflower

To the world he is Sri Ramakrishna - godly avatar, spiritual master, beloved guru. But to Hriday, his nephew and long-time caretaker, he is just Uncle - maddening, bewildering Uncle, prone to entering trances at the most inconvenient of times, who must be vigilantly safeguarded not only against jealous enemies but also against the cauliflower. 'Extremely ambitious' Financial Times 'An imaginative tour de force ... She really is a genius' Guardian 'A delight' New Statesman FROM THE MAN BOOKER-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR NICOLA BARKER To the world he is Sri Ramakrishna - godly avatar, esteemed spiritual master, beloved guru. To temple owner, Rani Rashmoni, he is the Brahmin fated to defy tradition. But to Hriday, his nephew and long-time caretaker, he is just Uncle - maddening, bewildering Uncle, prone to entering trances at the most inconvenient of times, known to perform dangerous acts of self-effacement, who must be vigilantly safeguarded not only against jealous enemies but also against that most treasured yet insidious of sulphur-rich vegetables: the cauliflower.