LIFE IN THE SHADOWS, A Hardcover

"A Life in the Shadows: A Memoir" by A.S. Dulat is a groundbreaking and insightful memoir from the former head of India's external intelligence agency, R&AW, and an advisor on Kashmir to the Prime Minister's Office. Breaking the silence typically observed by Indian spymasters, Dulat offers a collection of stories from his rich and observant life, spanning his childhood during the Partition in Lahore and New Delhi, his early years as an intelligence officer, encounters with international spymasters and world leaders, and his unique perspectives on the complex Kashmir issue, even after the abrogation of Article 370. Still adhering to the rules of secrecy inherent in his former profession, Dulat presents a non-linear yet fascinating narrative, revealing the life of a spymaster deeply intertwined with India's most conflicted region.