Book description
A compellingly heartbreaking debut novel about the echoes of Partition and four friends whose dark secrets lead to a life-changing night that comes back to haunt them decades later.
One night. Four friends. Countless secrets.
1964. Karachi, Pakistan.Rozeena is running out of time. She'll lose her home—her parents' safe haven…
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1 author picked Under the Tamarind Tree as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Fuelled by a generous pinch of drama and mystery, 'Under the Tamarind Tree' examines the intergenerational effects of Partition. The narrative, with its unexpected twists and turns, is compelling. Alam evokes a forgotten era with sensitivity and grace.
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