Maximilian Ophuls is knifed to death on the doorstep of his illegitimate daughter India, slaughtered by his Kashmiri driver, a mysterious figure who calls himself Shalimar, the Clown. This book presents the story of Max, his killer, and his daughter - and of a fourth character, the woman who links them all.
Information
Publisher:
Random House
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
60
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780099421887
Publish year:
2006
Publish date:
Oct. 5, 2006
Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie is an acclaimed Indian-born British author known for his novel "Midnight's Children," which won the Booker Prize in 1981. His literary style combines magical realism with political satire, exploring themes of identity, history, and religion. Rushdie's bold and innovative writing has made significant contributions to contemporary literature.