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Round and Round the Persian Wheel
Publisher:
Rupa Publications India
| Author:
Maninder Singh
| Language:
English
| Format:
Paperback
Publisher:
Rupa Publications India
Author:
Maninder Singh
Language:
English
Format:
Paperback
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In the aftermath of Partition, millions are uprooted from their moorings as they find themselves on the wrong side of the hastily drawn line.
Round and Round the Persian Wheel is a moving narrative about the struggles of one such family whose lives have forever been altered. Maninder Singh presents a poignant portrayal of resilience, focussing on the inherent ability of humans to rise from the ashes and rebuild. Kishen, toiling in his elder brother Tej Singh’s workshop, repairing Persian wheels, finds his family’s dynamics upended when his mother-in-law Bibi seeks refuge with her young children after fleein from the violence in West Punjab. Kishen’s wife Daya is unable to cope with the sudden disappearance of her father, who had left to protect the honour of some abducted women, never to return or be heard of As Kishen grapples with the weight of newfound responsibilities, Daya retreats into herself until the arrival of their son Tejpal brings a glimmer of hope. Determined to create a better future, Kishe works tirelessly, dreaming that Tejpal will one day make him proud. In a world of shattered dreams, will Tejpal be able to fulfil his father’s wishes? Find out in this story anchored by the essential ingredient that sustains human life—hope.
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In the aftermath of Partition, millions are uprooted from their moorings as they find themselves on the wrong side of the hastily drawn line.
Round and Round the Persian Wheel is a moving narrative about the struggles of one such family whose lives have forever been altered. Maninder Singh presents a poignant portrayal of resilience, focussing on the inherent ability of humans to rise from the ashes and rebuild. Kishen, toiling in his elder brother Tej Singh’s workshop, repairing Persian wheels, finds his family’s dynamics upended when his mother-in-law Bibi seeks refuge with her young children after fleein from the violence in West Punjab. Kishen’s wife Daya is unable to cope with the sudden disappearance of her father, who had left to protect the honour of some abducted women, never to return or be heard of As Kishen grapples with the weight of newfound responsibilities, Daya retreats into herself until the arrival of their son Tejpal brings a glimmer of hope. Determined to create a better future, Kishe works tirelessly, dreaming that Tejpal will one day make him proud. In a world of shattered dreams, will Tejpal be able to fulfil his father’s wishes? Find out in this story anchored by the essential ingredient that sustains human life—hope.
About Author
Maninder Singh spent his childhood in different towns of Punjab, visiting his grandparents in the
heart of rural Punjab during vacations. The stories he listened to during those days have inspired
his debut novel Round and Round the Persian Wheel.
By profession, Maninder is an engineer. An ardent reader, he possesses a keen interest in history
and sports. He currently resides in Chandigarh with his wife and children.
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