

Although at times deeply distressing, this wonderful book is actually a joy to read. Set at the time of Indian independence and partition, it is a vivid yet subtle portrayal of the corrupting power of wealth and class, subtly understated yet ever-present beneath the surface. When a very poor young man unexpectedly finds himself the recipient of a windfall, he and his family are destined to become something abhorrent, as they immerse themselves into the – at the time – unregulated, unlic...
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