'Job Charnock and the Potter's Boy': A Tale of Political Intrigue and Personal Transformation in 17th-century Bengal

This historical novel weaves the fates of Job Charnock, a British colonial figure, and Jadu, a potter's son, in the tumultuous late 17th-century Bengal. Against the backdrop of Mughal instability and European trader ambitions, the story highlights Jadu's transformation amidst political and personal upheavals.

'Job Charnock and the Potter's Boy', a novel by Niyogi Books, sets its stage in the late 17th-century Bengal, a period rife with political turmoil and personal struggle.

The story fuses historical figures like Job Charnock and the Nawab of Bengal, Shaista Khan, into a narrative of colonial ambition and human resilience. With the Mughal empire's power waning, European traders seek dominance while young Jadu, a potter's son, finds his life disrupted by British colonial interests.

Jadu's journey, shaped by significant relationships and a catastrophic event, intertwines with the broader historical currents, offering a detailed portrayal of trade, diplomacy, and personal growth in a changing world.

(With inputs from agencies.)