Set during the golden age of steamships and empire, Colombo: Port of Call explores Sri Lanka’s capital as a pivotal crossroads between East and West. Once a vital stop for ships travelling to Australia, China, and Japan, Colombo emerged as a meeting point for global trade, cultures, and influential travellers.

Through the impressions of figures such as Arthur Conan Doyle, Anton Chekhov, Mark Twain, Don Bradman, and Mahatma Gandhi, the book presents a richly layered social history. It captures the colonial hierarchies, imperial attitudes, and lingering nostalgia of an era defined by grand hotels, ocean voyages, and global passage.

Colombo: Port of Call will be available in stores and online next month.