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The Girl with Seven Lives

The Girl with Seven Lives

Twenty-five-year-old Devi has spent her life learning how to survive in a world that offers her few chances and even fewer protections. Growing up in the slums of Delhi, she has become a resourceful fighter, but her past has also earned her dangerous enemies. Now kidnapped and held at gunpoint, Devi faces a terrifying ordeal: her captor is auctioning her life online and demands that she confess to the crimes he believes she has committed. To stay alive, she must recount the extraordinary story of her seven lives, revealing secrets and unexpected truths as the night unfolds. Moving across India, from Delhi and Punjab to Kerala, Goa, and Mumbai, the novel combines suspense, dark humour, and social observation. Through Devi’s shifting identities and remarkable resilience, Swarup explores survival, inequality, and a woman’s struggle to reclaim control over her own destiny.

Secret Keeper of Jaipur

Secret Keeper of Jaipur

Set in Jaipur in 1969, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur follows Malik, a young man who returns to the city where he grew up to begin an apprenticeship at the royal palace. Under the guidance of Lakshmi, the former henna artist who has become a respected figure in the community, Malik hopes to build a promising future. His work brings him into contact with the wealthy and influential people overseeing the construction of a modern cinema. When the cinema’s balcony collapses on opening night, the resulting tragedy exposes corruption, concealed interests, and the unequal distribution of power. Suspecting that the disaster was not simply an accident, Malik begins investigating the truth, putting himself at risk as he challenges those determined to protect their reputations. Joshi examines social inequality, ambition, and the influence of wealth and privilege in a rapidly changing India.

The Widows of Malabar Hill

The Widows of Malabar Hill

Set in Bombay in 1921, The Widows of Malabar Hill introduces Perveen Mistry, one of India’s first female lawyers. Educated in England and working in her father’s legal practice, Perveen encounters an unusual inheritance case involving three Muslim widows who live in seclusion and communicate with the outside world through male representatives. When she discovers inconsistencies in the documents governing their late husband’s estate, she begins to suspect that the women may be vulnerable to manipulation or exploitation. Her investigation becomes more dangerous when a murder draws her deeper into the case. Alongside the mystery, Perveen’s own experiences reveal the limitations placed on women in colonial Indian society, particularly in matters of marriage, education, and professional independence. Massey combines historical detail with a compelling detective story, exploring women’s rights, religious traditions, and the pursuit of justice in a changing society.