Once upon a tender time - Carl Muller

Once Upon
a Tender Time, a poignant tale of childhood, is the concluding part of Carl
Muller's Burgher trilogy. The Burghers of Sri Lanka, hardy and fun-loving,
produce children by the dozen-but often forget them. Carloboy Prins von Bloss
and his companions are usually considered a pain in the neck by the adults
they encounter as they go about the serious business of discovering the world
and, primarily, the facts of life. Romps in the backyard, trysts in deserted
houses and long bicycle rides to discover true love are commonplace. Also
frequent are thrashings and canings as adults try to do.