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Maps for Lost Lovers by Nadeem Aslam follows the disappearance of lovers Jugnu and Chanda in a working-class Pakistani immigrant community in England. As the community grapples with their absence, the story delves into the lives of Jugnu’s brother, Shamas, and his wife, Kaukab, exploring themes of cultural clashes, family dynamics, and deeply held religious traditions. The novel addresses honor killings, exorcisms, forced marriage, and rape.