1954
BHOWANI JUNCTION
John Masters
Chart History
11 weeks on the Hardcover Fiction list, peaking at #5
Set amidst the turbulence of the British withdrawal from India. It is notable for its portrayal of the Eurasian (Anglo-Indian) community, who were caught in their loyalties between the departing British and the majority Indian population. The Anglo-Indian characters in the novel, like many members of their community, are closely involved with the Indian railway system.
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Details
- Published
- 1954
- Pages
- 410
- Publisher
- Viking Press
Fiction
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