Far Eastern Books Online

The Mansion tells the story of a people in a small town in Punjab whose lives are irrevocably changed following the fall of the Khalsa Raj and the establishment of British rule. At the heart of this story is the mansion which is a mute witness to the changing patterns of life in this town over almost three hundred years. Through it is reflected an entire social milieu in flux. With a deep understanding and sympathy for the beliefs, superstitions and aspirations of his characters, the author with rare subtlety and insights recreates an evocative and authentic portrait of men and events of the time.