In the Shadow of the Tamarind Tree

by Jane Gill

An Anglo-Indian family saga unfolds during the brutal partition of India in 1947. Seen through the eyes of an Anglo-Indian family, we witness, as a backdrop to the story, the violent partition of India. Clashes between brutal mobs on the streets of Bombay and Karachi intertwine with the lives of the characters. As the tensions escalate in Phyllis’ motherland, so too does the tension within the family’s over-crowded home. They struggle to find harmony as rumours of an illegitimate child born to Beatrice, the mistress of Phyllis’ dead husband, are confirmed. Written in the dual narrative, we know that Phyllis and Beatrice’s worlds are about to collide, with heart-breaking consequences.

354 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 7, 2025