The Curse by Lee Su Ann

Synopsis In The Curse by Lee Su Ann, Azreen takes time off from her studies in London, UK, to return to her village in one of the legendary islands of Langkawi. She returns to mourn the loss of her older sister, Madhuri. However she finds out via rumours and loud whispers that Madhuri was murdered. At her village Azreen has to contend with a cold-hearted father and support an Alzheimer stricken mother. Azreen is subjected to negative comments and suspicion from her neighbours. She finds consolation in the company of the Old Lady, an outcast of the village. Although the grand Old Lady is educated and knowledgeable, the villagers shun her because she had murdered her abusive husband. Azreen has to confront the mystery that shrouds her sister's sudden death under suspicious circumstances. Her old classmate, Mohd. Asraf, refuses to reveal what he knows. A mysterious figure keeps on watching Azreen and strange things happen. Madhuris room is partially destroyed in a fire. A carcass of a chicken with a broken neck is thrown in front of her house. Many villagers fall sick for no apparent reason. The Old Lady is killed in a fire accidentally caused by an angry Mohd. Asraf. Bit by bit, the mysterious death of Madhuri is revealed to Azreen.

Story pyramid 1.Azreen takes time off from her studies in England to attend her sister, Madhuris funeral. 2. Azreen hears rumours that her sister is murdered. Everyone believes that Madhuris death will cause a curse to be cast upon them. 3. Madhuris room is partially destroyed in a fire. It rains continuously and crops are damaged. Strange things happen to Azreen. 4. Azreen finds out that her sister Madhuri adopted. 5.Asraf admits that he loves Madhuri and they are going to leave Langkawi 6. Mohd. Asrafs grandmother dies. 7.Suspicions are fuelled by superstition and the Old Lady is killed in a fire. 8.Azreen finds out that Saleh killed Madhuri in a fit of fury because she wants to leave her husband for Mohd. Asraf. 9. .Azreen goes back to England to continue her studies.Mohd