An Isolated Incident
- 480 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Zari Zoon is excited to marry her fiance but then tragedy strikes. She is sent from Kashmir to America to stay with relatives and to rebuild her ruined life.
Soniah Kamal Books
Soniah Kamal crafts narratives that artfully weave classic literary sensibilities with contemporary contexts. Her work delves into themes of identity, postcolonial experience, and the search for belonging, often imbued with a subtle ironic lens. Through skillful prose and a profound understanding of human psychology, she offers readers compelling stories that resonate long after the final page. Her writing stands as a testament to the power of storytelling in exploring the complexities of human relationships and societal norms.
Unmarriageable
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
In a modern-day retelling of a classic tale, Alys Binat has vowed never to marry, but her encounter with Mr. Darsee at a wedding challenges her resolve. The Binat family's fortunes have dwindled due to a scandal, leaving Alys, the practical second daughter, content teaching English literature to schoolgirls. She strives to inspire her students, knowing many will drop out to marry young, by sharing the works of Jane Austen and other literary figures. When a grand wedding invitation arrives, Mrs. Binat eagerly prepares her daughters to attract wealthy bachelors, believing their fortunes may change. During the festivities, Alys's beautiful sister, Jena, catches the attention of a desirable bachelor, while his friend, Valentine Darsee, appears disdainful of the Binat family. After overhearing Darsee's unflattering remarks about her, Alys dismisses him as snobbish. However, as the wedding celebrations continue, the Binats eagerly await Jena's potential proposal, and Alys begins to see that Darsee's brusque demeanor might conceal a more complex character than she initially perceived.