Naulakhi Kothi is a gripping novel set during the British colonial rule in India and the subsequent transformative years. The story captures the shifting social landscape of pre- and post-Independence Punjab.
After spending eight long years in England, William returns to India as the newly appointed Assistant Commissioner of Jalalabad, in pre-Partition Punjab. He dreams of reclaiming his ancestral home, the grand Naulakhi Kothi, built by his grandfather. However, an irreversible twist of fate awaits him—one that not only alters his destiny but also reshapes the very land he once called home.
Ali Akbar Natiq’s Naulakhi Kothi is a poignant and realistic portrayal of the spirit of the times, weaving a tale that begins in the years leading up to Partition and spans into the 1980s. Through its vivid narrative, the novel offers a profound reflection on the upheavals of history and the resilience of human life.
