SynopsisBased on a real-life character, a legendary American boxer who lived in Bangalore in the 1960s and the 1970s, Timeri N. Murari’s novel tells us the thrilling story of a competition between two opponents, one Indian, the other English. Set in the early years of the country’s Independence, the heightened tensions following the departure of the British give the outcome of the boxing match an added edge. Gunboat Jack agrees to coach the Indian boxer, but will that be enough to win against the stronger, more experienced Brit?
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About the author
Timeri N. Murari has worked as a journalist in Canada and England and has written novels, non-fiction, as well as screenplays and stage plays. His new work of non-fiction, Limping to the Centre of the World, will be published by Penguin in 2008. He lives in Chennai. Visit the author at www.timerimurari.com