The book is set in British India in the early twentieth century and follows the story of a young Muslim man named Aziz and his relationships with the British and Indian communities. Aziz is a doctor who works at a hospital in the city of Chandrapore. He befriends a British woman named Mrs. Moore, who is visiting India with her son, Ronny.
Mrs. Moore is fascinated by the country and its people, and she and Aziz become good friends. However, their friendship is strained when Ronny becomes romantically involved with an Indian woman named Adela Quested. Adela is also friends with Mrs. Moore, and she is visiting India to learn more about the country.
Adela’s relationship with Ronny causes tension between the British and Indian communities, and when Adela accuses Aziz of attacking her, the situation erupts into violence. Aziz is put on trial, but Mrs. Moore speaks up for him and he is ultimately cleared of the charges.
The book explores the themes of colonialism, race, and religion, and it is considered a classic of twentieth-century literature.
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