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A Shimla Affair

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…the future of India may lie in unexpected hands. In 1940, Shimla, British India. Nalini Mistry longs for a life beyond the four walls of her home; however, reality is different. Nalini and her two older sisters―Noor and Afreen―run the Royal Hotel Shimla, an opulent establishment serving British high society. But when an underground revolutionary group asks them to aid a murderous conspiracy during the hotel’s Summer Jubilee Ball, they find themselves thrust headfirst into a dangerous game of lies. It doesn’t help that Nalini finds herself falling for Charles Nayler, a British officer— a man who sees her like nobody else. As the night of the ball approaches, the sisters are drawn into a web of hidden agendas, shifting alliances, and impossible choices―where nothing is what it seems, and the price of freedom may be everything. A Shimla Affair follows the story of three women attempting to change the course of Indian independence―for love, duty, and revenge.

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…the future of India may lie in unexpected hands.

In 1940, Shimla, British India. Nalini Mistry longs for a life beyond the four walls of her home; however, reality is different.

Nalini and her two older sisters―Noor and Afreen―run the Royal Hotel Shimla, an opulent establishment serving British high society. But when an underground revolutionary group asks them to aid a murderous conspiracy during the hotel’s Summer Jubilee Ball, they find themselves thrust headfirst into a dangerous game of lies. It doesn’t help that Nalini finds herself falling for Charles Nayler, a British officer— a man who sees her like nobody else.

As the night of the ball approaches, the sisters are drawn into a web of hidden agendas, shifting alliances, and impossible choices―where nothing is what it seems, and the price of freedom may be everything.

A Shimla Affair follows the story of three women attempting to change the course of Indian independence―for love, duty, and revenge.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin India
Weight
350 grams
ISBN-13
9780143473756
Pages
312
Reading time
~10 hrs
Age
18+
Country of origin
IN
Dimensions
19 × 21 cm
Language
English

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A Shimla Affair is a work of historical fiction set against the backdrop of colonial Shimla, a city that once doubled as the summer capital of British India. The novel weaves together politics, privilege, desire, and secrecy—revealing how personal lives and political power were often inseparable during the Raj.

At the heart of the story is an intimate relationship that unfolds within elite colonial circles, where reputations mattered as much as governance. Shimla emerges not just as a picturesque hill station, but as a stage where ambition, control, and vulnerability collide.

The book blends well-researched historical context with a sharply observed emotional narrative, making it as much about human choices as it is about empire and administration. It invites readers to see colonial history not as distant events, but as lived experiences shaped by people with complex inner lives.

What is A Shimla Affair about?

A Shimla Affair is a historical novel set in colonial India that explores a secretive personal relationship within British administrative circles in Shimla. The story reveals how power, intimacy, and politics intersected during the Raj.

Is A Shimla Affair based on real historical events?

The novel is rooted in real historical settings and social structures of colonial India, but the characters and relationships are fictional. It uses history as a framework to explore emotional and political truths.

Is this book more political or romantic?

It is both. The book balances political atmosphere with a deeply personal story, showing how private relationships were shaped—and constrained—by power, class, and colonial authority.

Who should read A Shimla Affair?

The book is ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with strong character depth, colonial-era settings, and narratives that explore the human side of political power.

Is this suitable for general readers?

Yes. The language is accessible, and no prior knowledge of Indian history is required. Readers interested in history, relationships, or literary fiction will find it engaging.

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