British Gujarat, 1905.
Despairing
of the social injustices and crippling taxes under the British Raj, Lalji, 19,
flees to British East Africa, hoping to build a better life using his natural
business skills and acumen. But he soon finds unexpected dangers in his new
home- turbulent politics and war with German East Africa - as well as some
surprising opportunities. A combination of luck, coincidence, and his flair for
commerce lead to early success.
Then, just as he is at his most vulnerable, a new threat emerges from where he least expects: from within his own family.
Can Lalji beat overwhelming odds to fulfill his hopes and ambitions?
A story
about survival, faith, ability, humanity, and a deep desire to succeed.
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Historical novelist of Indian parentage, born and raised in Kenya, educated in England, writing about India and East Africa under the British Empire.
Nitin
has come to writing his debut novel after retiring as a doctor. Born in Kenya
before its independence, he came to England at the age of fifteen. His parentage
is Indian, his grandfather having moved during the British Raj from Gujarat in
India to Colonial East Africa as an economic migrant.
'Lalji's
Nairobi' is set in the early part of the last century, inspired by the stories
of Indian migrants who settled in East Africa. A 'rags to riches' story of the
experiences of Lalji as a determined young businessman who grapples with the
challenges of living in the new colony.
Within
the backdrop of a racist administration, Nitin immerses the reader into the
times and norms of colonial society and shows how Lalji achieves rapid success
despite difficult odds, leading a team of four compatriots from his village.
The
novel is well-researched and retains the undertones of the era. Nitin's
intimate knowledge of the three cultures of the colony (British, Indian, and
African) succeeds in making this an enjoyable and authentic read.
'Lalji's Nairobi' is now an award-winning novel that
recently won acclaim from the prestigious New Generation Indie Book Awards as a
'Finalist'. It also earned Five Stars and the 'Highly Recommended' award of
excellence from The Historical Fiction Company, which has recently also awarded
the book with a silver medal in the Blixen Africa
Category.
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