Classic Ruskin Bond by Ruskin Bond
Born in 1934 in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, Ruskin Bond grew up in various cities including Jamnagar in Gujarat, Dehradun, New Delhi, and Shimla. He first wrote The Room on the Roof at the age of seventeen, which won the John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize in 1957. With over 500 short stories, essays, and novellas, along with 40 books for children, Bond is a prolific writer. Recognized for his literary contributions, he was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for English writing in India in 1993, the Padma Shri in 1999, and the Delhi government's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. Now residing in Landour, Mussoorie with his extended family, Bond's collection of six novels showcases his signature charm and captivating writing style. Each novel explores the dreams and realities of Indian life with a nostalgic touch, highlighting the bittersweet