Priyanthi silva is born in sri lanka into a peaceful, loving sinhalese family, but into a turbulent country dogged by religious and political tensions. She and her rebellious brother, hemantha, grow up in araliya gardens...Priyanthi silva is born in sri lanka into a peaceful, loving sinhalese family, but into a turbulent country dogged by religious and political tensions. She and her rebellious brother, hemantha, grow up in araliya gardens, a tropical paradise full of orchids, araliyas and mango trees.