Knock on the Soul

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"A compelling story of redemption and renewal." - Kirkus
"Nothing has prepared him for the moment his life turns completely upside down." - Dawn, Pakistan's leading English language newspaper:

The extended English translation of the highly acclaimed Hindi novel Rampur Ka Pradhan.

Growing up as a poor farmer’s son, Nambardaar has always dreamed of better. Yet achieving those dreams has only left him wanting more than what his conglomeration of businesses and acres of land can give him. However, his strategic next step has put him and his Dalit servant, Gangu, on a path for which neither man had prepared.

As new chief of Setpur, Gangu vows to make a difference in his villagers’ lives. When a local school in bad shape needs help, Gangu begins attempting to enact change. Confronted with the error of his ways, Nambardaar finds power has changed him—but when is too late for a man to right his wrongs?

Through masterful storytelling, Knock on the Soul tells the antagonist’s story as it highlights real-world problems. A corrupt man learns a lesson as important issues for the poor in India are brought to life in heartbreaking detail.

He trampled the thorny path and sailed his family to a rosy future but lost his soul somewhere along the way.