Waiting for the Mahatma

R.K. Narayan follows Sriram and Bharati through the tumultuous rise of Indian nationalism, capturing the movement's emotional resonance and complexity through intimate personal narratives. This novel explores the ideological struggles and moral choices faced by ordinary individuals caught in the tide of India's independence movement. Written with the author's characteristic warmth and psychological insight, it presents a compelling human perspective on one of history's transformative moments.