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Harrowing survival, humanity amidst Mumbai terror.
Imagine being caught in a place where luxury turns into a warzone overnight. "The Siege" gives you a heart-stopping account of the bravery and resilience shown by the hotel staff and guests at Mumbai's Taj Hotel during the 2008 terrorist attacks. It's more than just a retelling; it's an immersion into the human spirit's strength in the darkest hours. If you're drawn to real-life thrillers and heroism against all odds, this book might just be your next gripping read.
- ALCS Dagger for Non-fiction (2014)
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ISBN: 9780143123750
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2013-10-29
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.21
(rated by 2314 readers)
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Mumbai, 2008. On the night of November 26, Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists attacked targets throughout the city, including the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, one of the world’s most exclusive luxury hotels. For sixty-eight hours, hundreds were held hostage as shots rang out and an enormous fire raged. When the smoke cleared, thirty-one people were dead and many more had been injured. Only the courageous actions of staff and guests—including Mallika Jagad, Bob Nichols, and Taj general manager Binny Kang—prevented a much higher death toll. With a deep understanding of the region and its politics and a narrative flair reminiscent of Midnight in Peking, journalists Cathy Scott-Clark and Adrian Levy vividly unfold the tragic events in a real-life thriller filled with suspense, tragedy, history, and heroism.
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Harrowing survival, humanity amidst Mumbai terror.
Imagine being caught in a place where luxury turns into a warzone overnight. "The Siege" gives you a heart-stopping account of the bravery and resilience shown by the hotel staff and guests at Mumbai's Taj Hotel during the 2008 terrorist attacks. It's more than just a retelling; it's an immersion into the human spirit's strength in the darkest hours. If you're drawn to real-life thrillers and heroism against all odds, this book might just be your next gripping read.
- ALCS Dagger for Non-fiction (2014)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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