Khushwant Singh, the country's foremost literary figure, serves up another volume of the finest fiction from across India.

'A good read . . . engaging . . . The names live up to their reputation.' - India Today

'Tremendous richness of characters on display.' - Deccan Herald

'Offers much . . . to the discriminating reader.' - Deccan Chronicle

'An eminently readable book . . . The range of geographical areas and social backgrounds that this selection represents are truly vast.' - The Tribune