This series delves into the intricate world of relationships and societal expectations within the vibrant backdrop of 19th-century India. It follows a central love story unfolding against a landscape of family traditions and arranged marriages. Readers will find a deep exploration of character psychology and the tension between personal freedom and societal pressures. The narratives masterfully weave a rich tapestry of a bygone era that remains profoundly relevant.
Set in post-colonial India in the early 1950s, this culturally rich and colorfully textured family saga is an epic novel destined to become a literary classic."Surrender to this strange, beguiling world and be swept away on the wings of story....It is difficult to imagine that many contemporary writers could give us a novel that provides so much deep satisfaction." "--Washington Post Book World"