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October 31, 1984 begins like any other day for Gopal Pandey as he sets up his tea stall in a lane off Chandni Chowk - the most magnificent and crowded street in all Delhi. At its head lies Red Fort, once the home of the gem-encrusted Peacock Throne, symbol of the Mughal Empire's dazzling might, and of its downfall. By the end of the day, Indira Gandhi has been assassinated, violent riots have erupted and Gopal is the bemused possessor of a large sum of money. Fourteen turbulent years and four dramatic turning points in Indian history later, this illiterate, bumbling man stands on the verge of immense political power. Gopal's unlikely journey is a tale of accidents, scheming, murder and tragedy, religious and political rivalries, corruption and hubris. Irreverent, farcical and as enlightening as it is entertaining, THE PEACOCK THRONE is a novel of breathtaking scope and reach, which looks deep into the heart of human nature and into the soul of modern India.
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'Gives a more truthful picture of twenty-first-century India than
anything in the earnest pages of the Wall Street Journal...terrific'
-- Independent
'Highly entertaining...Saraf moves his pawns through momentous
events with breathtaking subtlety' -- Guardian
'It is one of the best novels I have read this year...powerfully
drawn characters, vivid descriptions and gripping stories'
-- New Statesman
'Masterly...a terrific read' -- Independent
'Rich in Indian culture and eloquently written...Bleak and
shocking as well as entertaining and comical...a remarkable feat' -- Sunday Express
'Saraf's incredible attention to detail brins the sights, sounds
and smells of Delhi right off the page... enlightening and entertaining...a
fascinating read' -- Daily Express
'Teems with memorable characters and historical figures, plots and
subplots...enthralling' -- Daily Mail
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anything in the earnest pages of the Wall Street Journal...terrific'
-- Independent
'Highly entertaining...Saraf moves his pawns through momentous
events with breathtaking subtlety' -- Guardian
'It is one of the best novels I have read this year...powerfully
drawn characters, vivid descriptions and gripping stories'
-- New Statesman
'Masterly...a terrific read' -- Independent
'Rich in Indian culture and eloquently written...Bleak and
shocking as well as entertaining and comical...a remarkable feat' -- Sunday Express
'Saraf's incredible attention to detail brins the sights, sounds
and smells of Delhi right off the page... enlightening and entertaining...a
fascinating read' -- Daily Express
'Teems with memorable characters and historical figures, plots and
subplots...enthralling' -- Daily Mail
The definitive novel of modern India and an extraordinary achievement of global stature
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- PublisherSceptre
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 0340899697
- ISBN 13 9780340899694
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages768
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