About the Author
Kamila Shamsie
ISBN 9789384898182
Rs. 640
Bloomsbury
A God in Every Stone
Who it's for: Readers of literary historical fiction
Summer, 1914. Young Englishwoman Vivian Rose Spencer is in an ancient land, about to discover the Temple of Zeus, the call of adventure, and love. Thousands of miles away a twenty-year-old Pathan, Qayyum Gul, is learning about brotherhood and loyalty in the British Indian army. Summer, 1915. Viv has been separated from the man she loves; Qayyum has lost an eye at Ypres. They meet on a train to Peshawar, unaware that a connection is about to be forged between their lives – one that will reveal itself fifteen years later when anti-colonial resistance, an ancient artefact and a mysterious woman will bring them together again.
Highlights
- Set across England, Turkey, and India during WWI and its aftermath
- Interweaves personal stories with historical events like the Battle of Ypres
- Features themes of love, loyalty, and the impact of colonialism
- Includes an ancient artefact that ties the characters' fates together
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Questions about this book
What is the time period of the novel?
The novel begins in 1914 and spans about fifteen years, covering World War I and its aftermath.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Vivian Rose Spencer, a young Englishwoman, and Qayyum Gul, a Pathan soldier in the British Indian army.
Where does the story take place?
The story is set in various locations, including an ancient land (likely Turkey), Ypres, and Peshawar.
What connects the two main characters?
They meet on a train to Peshawar, and their lives become intertwined through a connection that involves an ancient artefact and anti-colonial resistance.