Khushwant Singh wrote this book in the early 1950s.The story sets its timeline in the abyss of 1947 in an isolated village of Mano Majra where Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs lived in peace. The story unfolds when the serenity of this small village is disturbed by the murder of Ram Laal. Jagga and Iqbal were arrested as potential suspects for instability. The story builds up when a trainload of dead bodies enters Mano Majra, and the village dynamics alter entirely. Listen to the podcast for complete review. Thanks for tuning in!