A diplomat's shocking murder at his daughter's doorstep sets in motion this complex narrative of betrayal and vengeance spanning multiple continents. When a Kashmiri driver known as Shalimar the Clown strikes down Maximilian Ophuls, the crime becomes a doorway into the interconnected histories of Max, his killer, his illegitimate daughter India, and the woman who binds them all together. Salman Rushdie weaves a gripping tale of passion, loss, and the violent consequences of hidden lives.
