Escape From Amritsar
(Author) Bali RaiAmritsar, India, 1919. A city on the brink of violence, as tensions between the local people and the British colonial rulers explode. 12-year-old Arjan Singh learns that his father has been falsely charged with serious crimes. But there has been a terrible massacre in the city, as British troops fired on unarmed Indians, and the city is under curfew. Anger and fear have left the population seething and danger lurks around every corner. Arjan sets out on a perilous mission to save his father, in the face of armed troops, martial curfew, and vicious local bandits. Can he escape and get to his father before it's too late?
Bali Rai
Bali Rai is a British author known for his novel "Rani and Sukh," which explores themes of love, hate, and cultural conflict. His writing style is raw and honest, delving deep into the complexities of identity and society. Rai's work sheds light on the experiences of South Asian youth in contemporary Britain.
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