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Three young men from India arrive in Sheffield, England, hoping to start fresh and support their families back home. Tarlochan, a former rickshaw driver from Bihar, keeps his past quiet. Avtar holds a secret that connects him to his friend Randeep, who lives with a visa‑wife, Narinder, whose flat is prepared for potential immigration inspections. As they settle into a dilapidated shared house, the novel explores themes of hope, family obligations, cultural heritage, and the uncertain future that awaits each of them.
The story focuses on the everyday struggles of illegal immigrants in an urban setting, the tension between past and future, and the bonds that form when strangers share a common dream of betterment.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Sunjeev Sahota
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