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Number of Pages
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Khushwantnama Is A Gripping Historical Mystery Set In 1921 Bombay, Where Perveen MistryโOne Of India's First Female LawyersโTakes On A Case That Could Deprive Three Widows Of Their Rightful Future. A Smart Blend Of Legal Drama, Social History, And Suspense, This Novel Will Captivate Readers Who Love Lush Period Detail, Feminist Storytelling, And Fast-Paced Whodunits. Ideal For Adult Readers And Fans Of Historical Mysteries Who Crave A Courageous Heroine And A Thought-Provoking Mystery.
Written With A Deft, Cinematic Touch, Khushwantnama Follows Perveen As She Navigates The Formalities Of Her FatherโS Prestigious Law Firm While Probing A Will That Seems Designed To Silence The Three Widows. The Narrative Threads Courtroom Strategy, Family Secrets, And Street-Level Danger, Painting A Vivid Portrait Of 1920S BombayโIts Bustling Markets, Rigid Social Codes, And The Shadows Where Justice Struggles To Stand. The Pace Is Brisk, The Stakes Real, And The Voice Intimate, Inviting Readers To Ride With Perveen As She Weighs Evidence And Dares To Challenge Tradition. In Khushwantnama, YouโLl Feel Transported To A World Where Intellect And Courage Collide Against Entrenched Power.
Khushwantnama Balances Suspense With Social Insight. The Mystery Unfolds Through PerveenโS Sharp Observations, Careful Inquiries, And Discreet Negotiations With Suspects And The Widows, Revealing Not Just Whodunit But How Systems Of Power Shape Lives. Even As Danger Escalates, The Tale Stays Accessible, Offering Clear Clues And A Satisfying Sense Of Progress Toward TruthโA Rare Blend Of Thrilling Mystery And Meaningful, Historical Context.
After Finishing Khushwantnama, Readers Gain A Deeper Appreciation For The Courage Of Women Who Challenged Barriers In History And A Thrilling Sense That Truth Can Prevail Against Powerful Forces. The Book Leaves You Thinking Differently About Justice, Resilience, And The Choices We Make When Danger Closes In, Long After The Last Page.
Product Details
Author
Khushwant Singh
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
208
SKU
9780143419488
ISBN
9780143419488
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.7 x 1.32 x 20.32 cm
Binding
Paperback
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Khushwant Singh Was IndiaโS Best-Known Writer And Columnist. He Was Founder-Editor Of Yojana And Editor Of The Illustrated Weekly Of India, The National Herald And Hindustan Times. He Was A Member Of Parliament From 1980 To 1986. He Was Awarded The Padma Bhushan In 1974 But Returned The Decoration In 19984 In Protest Against The Storming Of The Golden Temple In Amritsar By The Indian Army. In 2007 He Was Awarded The Padma Vibhushan. He Passed Away In 2014 At The Age Of Ninety-Nine.