Amritsar is a city on the brink of violence...tension is simmering and conflict is brewing between Indian nationalists and the British. Within this melting point we focus on individuals and the effects that political events can have on indivudal stories. City of Ghosts is a powerful story that weaves elements of history, politics, fantasy and romance that like the city itself is all encompassing. The characters are believable and the love story between Bissen Singh and Lillian is touching and had me close to tears! Sometimes the research intrudes into the story and holds it back but overall it is a story that I would recomment to anyone who wants to find out more about India and Britain's imperial past.
"Instead, Gurdial turned his attention to the busy street. The myriad colours and sounds and smells made him smile. Amritsar was a wonderful city, constantly changing yet always familiar too. A city of tall, inward leaning buildings and narrow alleyways where the sun never shone; of wide open spaces too, bathed in sunshine and filled with numerous brightly coloured trees and plants and flowers."
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