The caretaker
(Book)
Author:
NoveList Series:
Ranjit Singh novels volume 1.
Status:
Eva H. Perry Regional - Adult Fiction
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Eva H. Perry Regional - Adult Fiction
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Published:
New York : Minotaur Books, 2013.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
294 pages ; 25 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781250016843 : HRD, 1250016843 : HRD, 9781250016843 (HRD), 1250016843 (HRD), 9781250016843
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Description
"Ranjit Singh, a former Indian Army Captain trying to escape a shameful past, lives with his family among the migrant workers of Martha's Vineyard, working as a caretaker of the vacation homes of the rich and powerful. Needing a place to stay, Ranjit moves his family into an empty Senator's home. Happily, but illegally ensconced in the house, he tries to forget his brief affair with Anna, the wife of an African-American senator, and focus on providing for his family. But one night, their idyll is shattered when mysterious armed men break into the house, looking for an antique porcelain doll. Forced to flee, Ranjit is pursued and hunted by unknown forces, and becomes drawn into the Senator's shadowy world. To save his family and solve the mystery of the doll, he must join forces with Anna, who has her own dark secrets. As the past and present collide, Ranjit must finally confront the hidden event that destroyed his Army career and forced him to leave India. Tightly plotted, action-packed, smart and surprisingly moving, The Caretaker takes us from the desperate world of migrant workers to the elite African-American community of Martha's Vineyard, and a secret high-altitude war between India and Pakistan. "--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Ahmad, A. X. (2013). The caretaker. First edition. New York, Minotaur Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Ahmad, A. X. 2013. The Caretaker. New York, Minotaur Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Ahmad, A. X, The Caretaker. New York, Minotaur Books, 2013.
MLA Citation (style guide)Ahmad, A. X. The Caretaker. First edition. New York, Minotaur Books, 2013.
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