Missing the Midnight

In this captivating collection by Jane Gardam, the author explores the intricacies of the human experience through three distinct stories infused with magical realism. In "Light," a Himalayan girl's defiance of her mother's wishes leads to unforeseen consequences for her village. "Missing the Midnight" follows a young woman's challenging return home on Christmas Eve, while "Grace" tells the poignant tale of a man whose life is marked by a hidden diamond beneath his skin. Gardam masterfully intertwines the extraordinary with the everyday, creating a series of evocative narratives that illuminate the complexities of life.