A New Testament

The final and shortest novel of the quintet is a coda that brings together several of its displaced characters in unexpected ways. The noble monk Sankarananda Thero meets a tragic end, but he remains an inspiration for Thiravi, who finds the direction he has been searching for for years. Suthan reunites with his mother and sister briefly in India, but their relationships remain strained. Thiyagu's mind begins to clear as he takes on new responsibilities and returns to Nainativu with an orphaned child. As her friends and family disperse, Raji learns of a tragedy that finally forces her to admit the depth of her feelings.