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Winner of the 1992 Commonwealth Writer’s Prize
‘A highly poised and accomplished work.’ OBSERVER
Gustad Noble is a hard-working bank clerk and a devoted family man who gradually sees his modest life unravelling. His young daughter falls ill; his promising son defies his father’s ambitions for him. One day he receives a letter from an old friend, asking him to help in what at first seems like a heroic mission. But he soon finds himself unwittingly drawn into a dangerous network of fraud and betrayal.
Compassionate, moving and rich in details of character and place, this unforgettable novel charts the journey of a moral heart in a turbulent world of change.
‘A rich, humane work, undoubtedly one of the best novels about India in recent years.’ SPECTATOR
‘Fascinating . . . Mistry manages to convey a vivid picture of India through sharp affectionate sketches of Indian family life and a gift for erotic satire.’ NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
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