ICE CANDY MAN by Bapsi Sidhwa

Ice Candy Man by Bapsi Sidhwa is a powerful work of historical fiction that captures the Partition of India through the innocent yet perceptive eyes of Lenny, a young Parsi girl afflicted with polio. Set in Lahore during 1947, the novel portrays the rising tensions between communities, the horrors of violence, and the heartbreaking displacement of countless people. Ice Candy Man brings to life unforgettable characters, including Lenny’s beloved Ayah, whose abduction symbolizes the personal tragedies woven into the larger historical chaos. With its blend of innocence, brutality, and resilience, Ice Candy Man remains one of Bapsi Sidhwa’s most important contributions to historical fiction.