Set in the fictional city of Mayapore between 1942 and 1947 - in the years leading up to Indian independence and the last days of British rule in India, this award-winning drama examines the complex relationship which existed between the British Empire and its "subjects" and depicts the lives and loves of people caught in the turbulence of India struggling to break the chains of oppression. A tale of passion ensues as questions of identity and personal responsibility are explored against a background of war and personal intrigue.