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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Genre: History / Essays / Antiquarian / Sri Lankan Non‑Fiction

Book Review:
Little Known Stories of Old Ceylon by Hugh Karunanayake – founder of The Ceylon Society of Australia and publisher of THE CEYLANKAN journal (now on its 100th edition) – is a collection of 27 meticulously researched essays on the people, places, and events of old Ceylon. Featuring poignant pieces such as ''The Lost boy from Ceylon'' (on former PM SWRD's nephew) and the nostalgic ''The Homes in Ward Place,'' this book is a wonderful cornucopia of information. Written in highly readable lay language, it serves as a time capsule to a distant era. Essential reading for history buffs and those fascinated by Sri Lanka's colonial and post‑colonial heritage.