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Kamila Shamsie
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
320
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
Historical fiction with romance and adventure, this sweeping novel follows a young Englishwoman abroad and a young Pathan soldier in the British Indian Army during the early years of the twentieth century. It explores discovery, loyalty, and the pull of love against the backdrop of empire and war. The ideal reader is adults and readers who enjoy multiโgenerational sagas, richly imagined settings, and emotionally resonant journeys. The tone is adventurous and contemplative, balancing bright, hopeful moments with the gravity of history.
The story is conveyed in a story-led, immersive manner, moving between distant landscapesโfrom ancient ruins and frontier towns to the trenches and trains that connect them. The reading experience is cinematic, with vivid detail and historical texture that invites readers to feel the atmosphere of each location and era. Two lives, separated by time and distance, are threaded together by a shared pull toward courage, belonging, and the possibilities of love that endure beyond the years of conflict.
Readers finish with a deeper sense of how personal courage intersects with broad historical forces, a broadened perspective on empire and resistance, and a lasting appreciation for loveโs ability to connect people across time and distance.
Product Details
Author
Kamila Shamsie
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
320
Language
English
SKU
9789384898182
ISBN
9789384898182
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20.3x25.4x4.7cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 399
โน 380
โน 19 Off