China Room
The heartstopping and beautiful novel, longlisted for the Booker Prize 2021
(Author) Sunjeev SahotaMehar, a young bride in rural Punjab, is trying to discover the identity of her new husband. It is 1929, and she and her sisters-in-law - married to three brothers in a single ceremony - spend their days hard at work on the family farm, sequestered from contact with the men. When Mehar develops a theory as to which of them is hers, a passion is ignited that will put more than one life at risk. Spiralling around Mehar's story is that of a young man who in 1999 flees from England to the deserted sun-scorched farm. Can a summer spent learning of love and of his family's past give him the strength for the journey home?
Sunjeev Sahota
Sunjeev Sahota is a British author known for his novel "The Year of the Runaways," a compelling exploration of the lives of Indian immigrants in the UK. His writing style is marked by vivid storytelling and deep empathy for his characters. Sahota's work sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of marginalized communities.
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