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From the green hilltops of Kampala, to the terraced houses of London, Neema Shah’s extraordinarily moving debut Kololo Hill explores what it means to leave your home behind, what it takes to start again, and the lengths some will go to protect their loved ones.'[An] incredible debut' Stylist'Shah is excellent on the theme of home . . . an absorbing storyteller' – Daily MailWhen you’re left with nothing but your secrets, how do you start again? Uganda 1972 A devastating decree is issued: all Ugandan Asians must leave the country in ninety days. They must take only what they can carry, give up their money and never return. For Asha and Pran, married a matter of months, it means abandoning the family business that Pran has worked so hard to save. For his mother, Jaya, it means saying goodbye to the house that has been her home for decades. But violence is escalating in Kampala, and people are disappearing. Will they all make it to safety in Britain and will they be given refuge if they do? And all the while, a terrible secret about the expulsion hangs over them, threatening to tear the family apart.

Set in Uganda in 1972, an extraordinarily moving debut that tells the story of one familys escape, when Amin forces them to leave: a story of loss and separation, but also ultimately of hope. [An] incredible debut StylistShah is excellent on the theme of home . . . an absorbing storyteller Daily MailWhen youre left with nothing but your secrets, how do you start again? Uganda 1972 A devastating decree is issued: all Ugandan Asians must leave the country in ninety days. They must take only what they can carry, give up their money and never return. For Asha and Pran, married a matter of months, it means abandoning the family business that Pran has worked so hard to save. For his mother, Jaya, it means saying goodbye to the house that has been her home for decades. But violence is escalating in Kampala, and people are disappearing. Will they all make it to safety in Britain and will they be given refuge if they do? And all the while, a terrible secret about the expulsion hangs over them, threatening to tear the family apart. From the green hilltops of Kampala, to the terraced houses of London, Neema Shahs extraordinarily moving debut Kololo Hill explores what it means to leave your home behind, what it takes to start again, and the lengths some will go to protect their loved ones.

From the green hilltops of Kampala, to the terraced houses of London, Neema Shah’s extraordinarily moving debut Kololo Hill explores what it means to leave your home behind, what it takes to start again, and the lengths some will go to protect their loved ones.'Shah explores the chaos and fear of ordinary people’s lives during Amin’s rule, weaving personal stories of love and betrayal into heightening tension and violence . . . nail-biting.' - IndependentUganda, 1972. A devastating decree is issued: all Ugandan Asians must leave the country in ninety days. They must take only what they can carry, give up their money and never return.For Asha and Pran, married a matter of months, it means abandoning the family business that Pran has worked so hard to save. For his mother, Jaya, it means saying goodbye to the house that has been her home for decades.But violence is escalating in Kampala, and people are disappearing. Will they all make it to safety in Britain and will they be given refuge if they do?And all the while, a terrible secret about the expulsion hangs over them, threatening to tear the family apart.‘[An] incredible debut’ - Stylist

'Everything you want in a story' - Helen Paris, author of The Invisible Women's Club 'Immersive, thrilling . . . I loved every moment' - Louise Hare, author of This Lovely CityWHEN THE WORLD IS BURNING, HOW MUCH IS THERE TO LOSE? London, 1941.As the city thrums with Blitz bombers, lonely air raid warden Ruby is drawn into the unfamiliar world of the India Forum, where a group of Londoners are working tirelessly to free India from British rule.Ruby has her own secret motives for joining the fight, but when she meets Satyajit, charming, aloof, and potentially dangerous, she finds herself torn between head and heart.Lawyer Kitty is helping Indian men in Britain challenge conscription. Having left her family behind in Bombay to marry the man she loves, now she risks losing him as well.As Kitty and Ruby’s lives collide, the threat of violence closes in. Just how far are they willing to go for the people they love?A story of sacrifice and betrayal, belonging and loss, A Thread of Light is the stunning second novel by Neema Shah, author of Kololo Hill.Readers are loving A Thread of Light:'An extraordinary novel that captured my heart and mind from the very first page' *****'This is a fascinating and compelling read' *****'An unforgettable, heart-wrenching tale of love and sacrifice . . . I cannot recommend this book highly enough' *****'This book really touched me' *****

The lives of Ruby, a ballsy ARP warden, and Kitty, an industrious lawyer fighting for Indian independence, collide during the Blitz.

'Everything you want in a story' - Helen Paris, author of The Invisible Women's Club 'Immersive, thrilling . . . I loved every moment' - Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City WHEN THE WORLD IS BURNING, HOW MUCH IS THERE TO LOSE? London, 1941. As the city thrums with Blitz bombers, lonely air raid warden Ruby is drawn into the unfamiliar world of the India Forum, where a group of Londoners are working tirelessly to free India from British rule. Ruby has her own secret motives for joining the fight, but when she meets Satyajit, charming, aloof, and potentially dangerous, she finds herself torn between head and heart. Lawyer Kitty is helping Indian men in Britain challenge conscription. Having left her family behind in Bombay to marry the man she loves, now she risks losing him as well. As Kitty and Ruby’s lives collide, the threat of violence closes in. Just how far are they willing to go for the people they love? A story of sacrifice and betrayal, belonging and loss, A Thread of Light is the stunning second novel by Neema Shah, author of Kololo Hill.Readers are loving A Thread of Light: 'An extraordinary novel that captured my heart and mind from the very first page' ***** 'This is a fascinating and compelling read' ***** 'An unforgettable, heart-wrenching tale of love and sacrifice . . . I cannot recommend this book highly enough' ***** 'This book really touched me' *****