The shocking riots and political violence in India of recent months, coinciding with the publicity surrounding Vikram Seth's novel, make the re-isuue of ABDICATION, particularly timely. A study of the nationalist movement in India through the eyes of a young newspaper reporter, this novel caused a sensation when it was first released. Candler, a forerunner in investigative journalism called his novels transcripts from life'. Unafraid of reveal -ing his mistrust of British Rule, he offers a fresh and astute view of Indian political life.'
- ISBN10 0962798746
- ISBN13 9780962798740
- Publish Date 1 January 1993
- Publish Status Transferred
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Turtle Point Press
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 272
- Language English