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Shalimar the Clown Salman Rushdie HC 2005 Literary Fiction Kashmir VG. Shalimar the Clown begins in a peaceful Kashmiri village, where cultures coexist in delicate harmony. Rushdie masterfully blends literary fiction with depth and complexity. This is a novel that builds slowly, then unfolds into a gripping and thought-provoking narrative that lingers long after the final page. From one of the most celebrated voices in modern literature comes a powerful, emotionally charged novel of love, betrayal, and revenge that spans continents and generations. Shalimar the Clown begins in a peaceful Kashmiri village, where cultures coexist in delicate harmony. At its heart is Shalimar, a gifted performer whose life is rooted in tradition, art, and love. But when that harmony is shattered by betrayal, the story transforms into something far darker—a sweeping tale of obsession, political conflict, and the far-reaching consequences of vengeance. Rushdie masterfully blends: intimate human drama with global political tensions lyrical storytelling with sharp emotional depth themes of identity, exile, and cultural fracture This is a novel that builds slowly, then unfolds into a gripping and thought-provoking narrative that lingers long after the final page. Perfect for readers who enjoy: literary fiction with depth and complexity global, culturally rich storytelling authors like Khaled Hosseini or Gabriel García Márquez Condition: Very Good (VG) Hardcover with Dust Jacket Dust jacket shows light surface wear and minor handling marks Hardcover boards are clean and well-kept Binding is tight and intact Pages are clean with no writing, highlighting, or markings observed A solid, well-preserved copy suitable for both reading and collection.