The Night Train at Deoli and Other StoriesAn enchanting collection of stories from the heartland of India Ruskin Bond's simple characters, living amidst the lush forests of the Himalayan foothills, are remarkable for their quiet heroism, courage and grace, and age-old values of honesty and fidelity. Residents of nondescript villages and towns, they lead lives that are touched by natural beauty as well as suffering-the loss of a loved parent, unfulfilled dreams, natural calamities, ghostly visitations, a respected teacher turned crooked, strangers who make a nuisance of themselves-which only reinforces their abiding faith in God, family and neighbour. Told in Bond's distinctive style, these stories are a magnificent evocation of an India that may be fast disappearing. |
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... Rani paid them liberally , and they permitted Hassan to throw them out of the ring . Life in the Rani's house was comfortable and easy , and Hassan , a simple man , felt himself secure . And it is to the credit of the Rani ( and also of ...
... Rani - either in their personal relationships or in actual physical proximity . ' " To begin with , there was Mr. Kapur , a wealthy businessman from Bombay who had a house in Panauli . He was supposed to be an old admirer of the Rani's ...
... Rani ? ' ' She told me how the Rani had called her to her house and given her tea and sweets . Mr. Kapur had been there . After some time he began stroking Kusum's arms ... Rani's head . ' " The Rani fell to the ground . Without waiting 120.