Timothy Mo`s first novel in a decade is set within the battle for secession in the Muslim regions of southern Thail&. Pure covers epic expanses of time & is told through narrators who range from fanatical zealots to decorated Oxbridge dons. Everything that Mo`s readers expect abound in this long-awaited novel: versatile style, memorable characters, insight into those tormented by dual loyalties & the ability to handle the weightiest of themes with a light touch. By examining the cultural wars of the past & present, Pure`s themes are among the most important of the day.