Fiction

A dour and highly respected High Court judge finds himself on trial for the murder of a prostitute. He has no recollection of the events leading up to the murder so believes he may be guilty. His daughter, however is convinced of his innocence, so she enlists the help of a petty thief to help solve the complex mystery. Specifications of No Fear Or Favour 01 Edition (Paperback) BOOK DETAILS Publisher RUPA PUBLICATIONS INDIA PVT LTD. Publication Year 01/01/2003 ISBN-13 9788129102843 ISBN-10...

From the first Nepali author writing in English to be published in the West, Arresting God in Kathmandu brilliantly explores the nature of desire and spirituality in changing society. With the assurance and unsentimental wisdom of a long-established writer, Upadhyay records the echoes of modernisation throughout love and family. Psychologically rich and astonishingly acute, Arresting God in Kathmandu introduces a potent new voice in contemporary fiction. Specifications of ARRESTING GOD IN...

Mr Justice Grampion hates dangerous drivers and believes it is his duty to give very severe sentences to those who offend. He is well-known for his opinion on the matter, so, when Michael Barnes, MP, is to be tried for a very serious motoring charge, he is devastated to hear that Grampion will be the judge. To make Michael's problems worse he has no witness to support his story. Ranged against him are a host of independent witnesses whose testimonies are hilarious and often contradictory. While...

A story of two ordinary boys and their quest to conquer the world, True Dummy engages with questions about existence, ambition and the meaning and purpose of life while addressing the most soul-searching dilemmas of the human race. The enlightening fable takes you on a timeless journey with its thought-provoking narrative, delightful short stories and allegorical landscapes with extraordinary images. Delve into the mysteries of existence and life and discover a fantastic world imbued with...

Nasiruddin Haider, the Nawab of Awadh, had always had problems with his hair. Whatever he did, it contrived to remain as flat and straight as ever, like the fringe of silken tapestry. When an English barber turned up at court and offered to curl the royal locks, the King opened his heart to him. Knowing the King's weakness for all things British, the barber decided to replace the queen with a choice of his own. In this way, a beautiful young Englishwomen found herself the consort of an Indian...

Desirable Daughters is set in America and India equally. It is both the portrait of a traditional Brahmin Indian family and a contemporary story of an American woman who has in many ways broken with the tradition but still remains tied to her native country. An intricate mystery that unfolds throughout this compelling novel, it creates both intrigue and suspense but also initiates a quest for identity. Specifications of DESIRABLE DAUGHTERS:A Novel New edition Edition (Paperback) BOOK DETAILS...

Gauri's wolrd implodes on her when she learns that she is an illegitimate child, born out of her mother's liaison with Raghu. One short trip to his house is enough for Gauri to realise her illegitmacy - and her father's ignorance of it - is nowhere near the problems that Raghu's family has. Traumatised by the violent death of their mentally challenged daughter, Amrita, on the night of her sister's wedding, the story behind Amrita's death unravels as the family reaches out to Gauri, each telling...