The residents of Fosterganj are shocked and speculations run rife as the Fairy Glen Palace mysteriously catches fire. Once the Queen of Ranipur, the Rani Maooks at her people from the balcony— only this time, she is contemplating suicide. An actor-couple is trying to break the monotony of their mundaneives in the big city by taking a break in the hills, but sinister intentions are bubbling right under the surface. This is a collection of thrilling stories by Ruskin Bond, each delving deep into a particular incident that fills the readers with apprehension as it seems to move towards a certain ending, but takes a sudden turn to end with a stunning climax. Hold on tight to your seats, as A Fire in the Night takes you on an electrifying emotional rollercoaster ride.