{"product_id":"black-river-paperback-1","title":"Black River - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNilanjana Roy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY \u003ci\u003eTHE GUARDIAN\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTHE SUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e, AND \u003ci\u003eTHE FINANCIAL TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA searing debut set in a modern India simmering with the tension of growing religious intolerance, by a major new international voice \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis shockingly powerful \"psychological thriller\" and \"riveting murder mystery\" is \"a magnificent work of literary fiction\" perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eAGE OF VICE \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWHERE THE CRAWDADS SING \u003c\/i\u003e(Kiran Desai, Booker Prize winning author) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTeetapur, an unassuming village just a few hours outside of bustling Delhi, is famous for nothing--until one of its children, 8-year-old Munia, is found dead, hanging from the branch of a Jamun tree. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the largely Hindu village, suspicion quickly falls on an itinerant Muslim man, Mansoor Suspicion ignites like wildfire, fueled by religious tensions that simmer beneath the surface. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe responsibility of uncovering the elusive truth - and prevent the lynching of the prime suspect - now rests on the weary shoulders of Sub-Inspector Ombir Singh. With only one other officer beneath him, and just a single working revolver between them, can he bring justice to a grieving father and an angry village - or will Teetapur demand vengeance instead? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOffering readers a gripping mystery and a sweeping state-of-the-nation saga, \u003ci\u003eBlack River\u003c\/i\u003e stands as a searing critique of modern India, weaving an intricate narrative that captures the essence of a nation grappling with its own complexities and contradictions.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNilanjana Roy\u003c\/b\u003e is a Delhi-based journalist, literary critic, editor and author. She has written and reviewed for numerous publications including the \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and has a weekly column in the \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and her novel \u003ci\u003eThe Wildings\u003c\/i\u003e was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. \u003ci\u003eBlack River\u003c\/i\u003e is Nilanjana's adult debut. It grew out of her years of reporting on gender from New Delhi and the surrounding states for the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and from exploring the capital and the Yamuna river on long walks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 7.7 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 24, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42695124025407,"sku":"9781782279440","price":21.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/ad26a7d8b5450e033c60088aa3d4c247.webp?v=1765002722","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/black-river-paperback-1","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}