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The Portrait of a Lady: Collected Stories is a collection of short stories by the late Khushwant Singh. Summary of the Book In this collection of short stories, Khushwant Singh shows readers his greatest skills: his wry wit and his empathy for characters. This collection brings together over five decades’ worth of stories, showing Singh’s flamboyance and ability to churn out a good story, incorporating erotic, poignant and human themes flawlessly. His stories are often tongue-in-cheek, and they portray the world for what it is, through the eyes of a man who knows how to make his readers roar in laughter. Collecting 40 stories, this is a book for any Khushwant Singh fan. About Khushwant Singh Khushwant Singh was an Indian novelist, journalist, lawyer and politician. He is best remembered for his books Train to Pakistan, Delhi: A Novel, With Malice towards One and All and The Company of Women. In recognition of his work, Singh was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award in India, and the Punjab Rattan Award.