Ashvin Dwarka


Ashvin Krishna Dwarka, most commonly known as Ashvin Dwarka, is a Mauritian writer and notary.

Early life

Ashvin Dwarka was born in the town of Quatre Bornes on the island of Mauritius. He completed his secondary education at Royal College Curepipe before travelling to France and England where he studied law and taxation. He then worked in France until 2005 before returning to Mauritius in 2006.

Recognition

In 2013 Dwarka was awarded the Jean Fanchette Prize for his novel "Le Neuvième Passage".

Works

Le Neuvième PassageLes Agneaux de Dieu
  • ''The Lawyer’s Confession''