Description
Set against the shifting backdrop of the British Raj, this epic novel traces the rise and unraveling of an Indian prince’s world as empire, tradition, and ambition collide. At its heart is Rukmani, whose search for stability and dignity is tested by hunger, poverty, and the relentless pressure of change. When circumstances force her and Nathan to leave behind what they know and seek work in the city, each new step brings fresh setbacks that expose the human cost of social upheaval. With Markandaya’s sweeping, compassionate storytelling, the book explores themes of displacement, resilience, and the fragile promises of survival in a society being remade.
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paperback
Crowell
Published Jan 1, 1977
469 pages
ISBN: 069001208X
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First Published
1977
Language
eng
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