Marina Wheeler is a British barrister with a specialization in public law, encompassing human rights. Her work as a lawyer places her at the forefront of significant legal matters, with a particular focus on human rights issues. This dedication to public law provides her with a unique vantage point on societal structures and their legal frameworks. Her professional experience offers insight into the intricacies of legal practice and advocacy.
Through her mother's memories, accounts from her Indian family and her own research in both India and Pakistan, constitutional and human rights lawyer, Marina Wheeler, explores how the peoples of these new nations struggled to recover and rebuild their lives.