The Shadow Lines

Set in 1960s Calcutta, Amitav Ghosh's compelling second novel explores the intertwined lives of an English family and a Bengali family, revealing the tragic and comedic dimensions of their relationships. The story is narrated by an Indian-born, English-educated character who reflects on the impact of political upheaval, including Bengali partition and violence, on personal lives, weaving together past and present events in an evocative tale.