The Feuding Families of Village Gangauli

The novel is centered around the lives of the villagers of Ganguali, a place where Hindus and Muslims have coexisted peacefully for generations. The story unfolds against the backdrop of India's struggle for independence and the subsequent partition, which leads to the division of the country along religious lines.

As the narrative progresses, the harmony in Ganguali begins to unravel due to the rising communal tensions influenced by the larger national events. The once united village starts experiencing conflicts, mistrust, and a gradual erosion of the age-old relationships between Hindus and Muslims