Round and Round the Persian Wheel

Maninder Singh

ISBN 10: 936156093X / ISBN 13: 9789361560934

Published by Rupa Publications India, 2024

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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'sdynamics upended when his mother-in-law Bibi seeks refuge with her young children after fleeingfrom 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 thearrival of their son Tejpal brings a glimmer of hope. Determined to create a better future, Kishenworks 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 storyanchored by the essential ingredient that sustains human life-hope.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Round and Round the Persian Wheel
• Publisher: Rupa Publications India
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 936156093X
• ISBN 13: 9789361560934
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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'sdynamics upended when his mother-in-law Bibi seeks refuge with her young children after fleeingfrom 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 thearrival of their son Tejpal brings a glimmer of hope. Determined to create a better future, Kishenworks 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 storyanchore

About the 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 historyand sports. He currently resides in Chandigarh with his wife and children."