This is a collection of stories with simple themes and characters in exotic locations. A man on a mission to find a long-lost ancestor on another continent; a young couple in love and their stressful family situations; a woman during the partitioning of India amidst one of the greatest genocidal massacres in history; and a poor snack vendor who leaves an indelible impression on a boy. The stories encompass three generations and four countries on three continents. A delightful read, sometimes sad...