Description
A warm, witty novel of family lore and romantic longing, this story follows Aliya as she returns from the United States to Karachi—traveling via London—to reconnect with the Dard-e-Dils, a proud clan whose legends are as cherished as they are suspect. As she listens to the family’s half-mythic tales of “not-quite” twins and recurring misfortunes, Aliya begins to uncover how class, caste, and inherited prejudice can shape love, belonging, and even the way history is remembered. Set against the lingering aftershocks of the Indo-Pak partition, the book blends lighthearted satire with a deeper meditation on what families pass down—stories, biases, and devotion. With Kamila Shamsie’s sharp, lyrical storytelling and keen eye for social nuance, this is a love story that ultimately asks what it means to claim your heritage honestly.
Available Editions
hardcover
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC
Published Jan 1, 2000
256 pages
ISBN: 9780747548850
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Details
First Published
2000
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Salt and Saffron by Kamila Shamsie.