THE TIME OF THE PEACOCK: A Short Novel by Siddharth Chowdhury [Hardcover]

The Time of the Peacock unfolds during the book launch of Best in Show: The Peacock Book of Indo-Anglian Fiction, hosted by John Nair, the managing editor of Peacock India, amidst a vibrant gathering of literary luminaries from India. The event takes a chaotic turn with the unexpected arrival of Ritwik Ray, a quirky writer from Patna, who brings along his new novel, God se Chowk. The narrative captures the lively dynamics of the contemporary New Delhi publishing scene, offering both a satirical and empathetic perspective on the intricacies and eccentricities of the Indian literary landscape.