Fida-e-Lucknow – Parveen Talha

Description

This collection is steeped in the flvours and textures of life in Lucknow. Woven Through these stories is the history of its Ganga-Jamuni culture and the changes which came over the city and its people in the post-Independence period.

The true hero in these stories is the Lucknow-wala whose affection and loyalty are not restricted to relationships between equals, and religion never comes in the way. Fida-é-Lucknow is also the story of Lucknow’s women. Be it Qudsia Begum, Zulekha, Amina or Ghengaran – all of them are liberated in the truest sense of the word.

A beautiful blend of history, relationships and vignettes of city life, it will interest all those who enjoy the variety and colour of this and many such cities.