Jehangir House

and Other Stories

A captivating collection of 18 stories that explore the intricate lives, emotions, and dreams of women in a Muslim middle-class milieu—woven with nostalgia, tenderness, and quiet strength.

Houses hold more than walls—they hold our memories, our struggles, and our hope.

Jehangir House and Other Stories is a rich collection of 18 short stories that traverse the landscapes of memory, resilience, and personal transformation.
The collection includes elegiac pieces such as Jehangir House, Marigold House, Requiem for Mehboob Manzil, My Grandfather’s House, and Farewell Aunt Husna—all evoking the melancholy beauty of homes and eras gone by.
Themes range from facing loss (Sunset and Twilight) and betrayal (Destiny, Cherished, The Fallen Idol) to courage and perseverance (The New Horizon).
Romantic narratives like The Healing, The Anniversary, and A Different Sky are tender counterpoints to the emotional intensity of Renunciation and Repentance.
Adding a dash of humour, Post Office Clerk Becomes a Guava offers a playful twist inspired by Kiran Desai’s Hullabaloo in a Guava Orchard.
This is a book for those who love layered storytelling—where every page feels like opening a door to another life.

Why Read Jehangir House and Other Stories

Elegiac Nostalgia

Stories that preserve the fading beauty of places and times gone by.

Emotional Resonance

From betrayal to romance, each story delves deep into the human heart.

Authentic Cultural Lens

Honest depictions of Muslim middle-class life and strong female protagonists.

Variety & Depth

18 stories spanning humour, heartbreak, hope, and transformation.

About the Author

Humera Ahmed is a storyteller with a deep understanding of human emotions and the worlds her characters inhabit. Her short stories have graced magazines and digital platforms for decades, with her first collection, Checkmate and Other Stories, published in 1994.
An avid traveller and photographer, she has penned travel memoirs, including A Year in Himachal – Memories of an Incredible State, inspired by her tenure as Chief Postmaster General of Himachal Pradesh.
She has also run EhsasforWomen, an e-magazine dedicated to empowering underprivileged women by highlighting their success stories. Her pandemic-era novel, The Role Model, further cemented her reputation as a writer who portrays strong, spirited women navigating a predominantly Muslim middle-class world.

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