"Ice-Candy-Man" is a novel written by Bapsi Sidhwa, published in 1991. The story is set in British India during the time of the partition in 1947, focusing on the impact of this historical event on the lives of ordinary people. The narrative is told through the eyes of a young girl named Lenny, who observes the changing dynamics of her community and family. The title character, the Ice-Candy-Man, is a vendor who sells ice treats and becomes a symbol of the social and political upheaval of the time. Through his interactions with various characters, the novel explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of identity amidst the chaos of partition.