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.'
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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.'