Book description
Young Ramchand rushes through the dusty streets of Amritsar, once
again late for work. Chastised by his boss, he takes his place among
the cottons and silks of the sari shop, selling yards of cloth to the
wealthy and fashionable women of the town. Offered a glimpse of a more
opulent world, Ramchand is seduced by the idea that he might somehow
better himself. But making dreams real will come at a price that a
poor shop assistant might not be able to pay ...
Funny, compelling and unflinchingly honest, The Sari Shop is a
heartbreaking story of a young man's struggle to be someone else and a
brilliantly clear-sighted debut.
Rupa Bajwa was born in Amritsar, north India in 1976. She is
currently based in Amritsar. The Sari Shop is her first novel.
