*”Shameful Flight”* provides a gripping account of Britain’s hurried and chaotic withdrawal from India in 1947, leading to the tragic partition of the subcontinent. The book explores the political miscalculations, failed leadership, and hastened decision-making that resulted in one of the largest and most violent mass migrations in history.

Through meticulous research, the author sheds light on the roles of key figures such as Winston Churchill, Clement Attlee, and Lord Mountbatten, offering a compelling narrative of decolonization and its consequences. A must-read for history enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone interested in the legacy of British colonial rule in South Asia.