TAHMIMA ANAM

Rehana Haque, a young widow, blissfully prepares for the party she will host for her son and daughter. But this is 1971 in East Pakistan, and change is in the air.Set against the backdrop of the Bangladesh War of Independence, A Golden Age is a story of passion and revolution; of hope, faith, and unexpected heroism in the midst of chaos-and of o...

As Rehana Haque awakes one morning, she might be forgiven for feeling happy. Today, she will throw a party for her son and daughter. But none of the guests at Rehana's party can foresee what will happen in the days that follow. For this is East Pakistan in 1971, a country on the brink of war. And this family's life is about to change forever.