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WoWasis book review: ‘Invisible Lines’ by Ruby Zaman from Bangladesh

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The setting is revolutionary-era Bangladesh, and political players include Pakistan, India,  Bengali revolutionaries, and perhaps the central focus of the book, the Biharis. Bangladeshi author Ruby Zaman’s Invisible Lines (2011, ISBN 978-93-5029-071-2) weaves a thrilling tapestry of intrigue, war, and romance in this thriller, but Western audiences are advised to consult an encyclopaedia to understand […]

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