Prelude To A Riot by Annie Zaidi in Hardcover

In a serene town in the south, surrounded by flourishing spice plantations, there lies a brewing storm. Within this town reside two families, one Hindu and one Muslim, spanning three generations. The impending violence will alter the lives of Dada, the elderly grandfather who cares for his estate and its plants with tenderness; his resolute grandchildren, Abu and Fareeda; newlywed Devaki, who is perplexed by the transformation of her husband and father into extremists; Mariam, a skilled masseur catering to weary tourists; and Garuda, a high school teacher attempting to enlighten his students about the realities of their country.