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Experience the poignant journey of family, home, and resilience with **Kololo Hill**, an extraordinary debut novel that unfolds against the backdrop of Uganda's 1972 expulsion of Asians. This compelling narrative presents Asha and Pran, a newlywed couple forced to abandon everything familiar amidst a turbulent political landscape. With the turmoil escalating in Kampala, threats of violence loom, compelling them to embark on a perilous journey in search of safety and belonging in Britain. Neema Shah deftly weaves themes of exile, identity, and the profound impacts of displacement that resonate deeply with readers today. Unpacking the emotional weight of a family's heartbreaking choices and the secret that shadows their survival, Kololo Hill is a must-read for those interested in stories of migration, cultural heritage, and familial bonds. Discover the beauty of starting anew while grappling with the shadows of the past, all encapsulated in this 352-page B-format paperback published by Pan Macmillan UK in 2022. Order now and unlock the heart of this remarkable tale, delivered free to your doorstep. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery; note that once your order is placed, cancellation is not possible. Dive into this compelling read today and enrich your bookshelf with a narrative that is both relevant and insightful, shedding light on the experiences of those who have to leave their homes behind.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529030549
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 352
Description:
â€[An] incredible debut’ - Stylist
'A novel about home, about belonging and exile; a compelling and complex insight into a recent past that still resonates' - Irish Times
Uganda 1972
A devastating decree is issued: all Ugandan Asians must leave the country in ninety days. They must take only what they can carry, give up their money and never return.
For Asha and Pran, married a matter of months, it means abandoning the family business that Pran has worked so hard to save. For his mother, Jaya, it means saying goodbye to the house that has been her home for decades. But violence is escalating in Kampala, and people are disappearing. Will they all make it to safety in Britain and will they be given refuge if they do?
And all the while, a terrible secret about the expulsion hangs over them, threatening to tear the family apart.
From the green hilltops of Kampala, to the terraced houses of London, Neema Shah’s extraordinarily moving debut Kololo Hill explores what it means to leave your home behind, what it takes to start again, and the lengths some will go to protect their loved ones.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529030549
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 352
Description:
â€[An] incredible debut’ - Stylist
'A novel about home, about belonging and exile; a compelling and complex insight into a recent past that still resonates' - Irish Times
Uganda 1972
A devastating decree is issued: all Ugandan Asians must leave the country in ninety days. They must take only what they can carry, give up their money and never return.
For Asha and Pran, married a matter of months, it means abandoning the family business that Pran has worked so hard to save. For his mother, Jaya, it means saying goodbye to the house that has been her home for decades. But violence is escalating in Kampala, and people are disappearing. Will they all make it to safety in Britain and will they be given refuge if they do?
And all the while, a terrible secret about the expulsion hangs over them, threatening to tear the family apart.
From the green hilltops of Kampala, to the terraced houses of London, Neema Shah’s extraordinarily moving debut Kololo Hill explores what it means to leave your home behind, what it takes to start again, and the lengths some will go to protect their loved ones.