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On a September night in 1949, a house goes up in flames in Batia town, burning to soot and cinders everything in it, including a family of six and their dog. The head of the family, Nadeem Dalvi, had been the subordinate mamlatdar of Madhusudan Sen, ICS, the Magistrate of Batia, and his trusted supplier of fresh eggs, fish and red meat. When it is discovered that the deaths had not been accidental, Madhusudan Sen vows to turn vegetarian until justice has been done. It will be twenty years before he eats kebabs again. In this novella of stunning force and impact, a true of Indian writing is in brilliant form.
Publisher : Speaking Tiger (20 February 2022); Speaking Tiger Books
Language : English
Paperback : 128 pages
ISBN-10 : 9354470815
ISBN-13 : 978-9354470813
Item Weight : 416 g
Dimensions : 17.7 x 11.4 x 2.5 cm
Net Quantity : 120.00 Grams
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Customers say
Customers find the book’s narrative engaging, with one review noting how the mystery unfolds at the beginning. The writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting its easy-flowing prose. Customers appreciate the book’s wit, with one review noting its sly humor.