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No Season But The Summer

General And Literary Fiction

Delhi History

Cultural Narrative

Vibrant Characters

Timeless Tapestry

Urban Exploration

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Number of Pages

368

Age Group

All

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Book Summary

Delve Into The Rich Tapestry Of Delhi's History With Khushwant Singh's Captivating Narrative, Which Spans Over Six Hundred Years. The Story Unfolds Through The Eyes Of A Bawdy, Ageing Reprobate Who Possesses An Insatiable Love For The City And Its Eccentric Charm, Embodied By The Hijda Whore Bhagmati. This Character, Half Man And Half Woman, Brings An Electrifying Energy And Duality That Mirrors The Vibrant City Itself.

Product Details

Number of Pages

368

SKU

9781915590190

ISBN

9781915590190

Reading Age

All

Dimensions

12.9 x 2.17 x 19.8 cm

Binding

Paper Back