The Siege of Krishnapur

The Siege of Krishnapur by J. G. Farrell
ISBN: 9780006541172
Release Date: 10 Oct 1985
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Categories: Modern fiction

In 1857, the British community continues its serene existence, complacently ignoring the rumours of trouble among the native troops elsewhere in Hindustan. Life is dull, but the trappings of civilization must be earnestly preserved. Only the Collector, Mr Hopkins, senses danger.

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There's so much to love about this book. What I didn't expect was it for be to so suspenseful and so funny! I was amazed how effortlessly the tone changed from depressing/desperate to farcical from one paragraph to another. It's so refreshing to read...

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