New novel "The Covenant of Water" spans generations in India and chosen as Oprah's book club pick

The novel follows three generations of a family in South India from 1900 to 1977.
The story explores themes of medicine, disease, art and social hierarchies in India during British rule and after independence.
Oprah Winfrey selected the novel as her latest book club pick, citing its epic scope and themes of love, loss, and family secrets.
The author, Abraham Verghese, is a doctor and renowned author who based the novel on his mother's experiences in South India.
A reading guide provides questions and further reading recommendations to delve deeper into the novel's themes.