Acts of Faith

Acts of Faith is the 1985 novel written by Rajiva Wijesinha. The book is the first in a trilogy that was followed by "Days of Despair" in 1987 and concludes with 2005's "The Limits of Love".
Plot summary.
By Using the 1983 race riots in Sri Lanka as a background, "Acts of Faith" explores social and political issues which characterize Sri Lanka and other Asian nations. The book provides a satirical critique of observed state-incited violence, manipulation of the media, caste and class rivalries.
At the same time, underneath the racy humor there is a close attention to personal motivations, particularly in terms of the family structures that dominate such societies.