The Night's Witness

Durga is only fourteen years old and too scared to speak. She was found in the mansion where she lived, surrounded by the corpses of her relatives. She is the only survivor. The only heir to an immense fortune. She is also the only suspect.
Simran is a social worker, an inveterate drinker and a compulsive smoker. This unconventional woman is Durga's only hope, as she is the only one who believes that the girl may be another victim and not the killer.
Durga and Simran share privileged backgrounds in a country where social inequalities are profound and reality is brutal.
As she tries to unravel the mystery of that tragic night, the fearless Simran gets to know the restricted circle in which the family moved. From Harpreet, Durga's enigmatic tutor, and his disfigured wife, to the beautiful Amrinder, the perfect personification of high society, prejudices are relentless and secrets are countless. And Simran knows she cannot rest until she uncovers the whole truth…
An award-winning debut novel that delves into the heart of India and its struggle between modernity and tradition.