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The Sky Husband

The Sky Husband

Easterine Kire
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A young woman dreams of her future husband and prepares for their wedding, despite never having met him in real life. An elderly man recalls a long-forgotten encounter with a mystical forest spirit. The death of a friend rekindles memories of a couple’s days in the revolutionary movement. Bani and Liam, two kindred souls, face numerous obstacles as they strive to be together in two separate tales. Aunty Nima and Uncle Ben’s love story stands as a timeless testament to enduring affection.

Easterine Kire’s stories are gentle yet profound, offering deep insights into the human condition. With a keen eye for detail, she captures the myriad hues of the human spirit. Exemplifying the storytelling tradition she belongs to, this collection features slice-of-life narratives and tales, painting a vivid picture of the region’s rich cultural tapestry.

Imprint: Penguin Eight

Published: Sep/2025

ISBN: 9780143476221

Length : 144 Pages

MRP : ₹350.00

The Sky Husband

Easterine Kire

A young woman dreams of her future husband and prepares for their wedding, despite never having met him in real life. An elderly man recalls a long-forgotten encounter with a mystical forest spirit. The death of a friend rekindles memories of a couple’s days in the revolutionary movement. Bani and Liam, two kindred souls, face numerous obstacles as they strive to be together in two separate tales. Aunty Nima and Uncle Ben’s love story stands as a timeless testament to enduring affection.

Easterine Kire’s stories are gentle yet profound, offering deep insights into the human condition. With a keen eye for detail, she captures the myriad hues of the human spirit. Exemplifying the storytelling tradition she belongs to, this collection features slice-of-life narratives and tales, painting a vivid picture of the region’s rich cultural tapestry.

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Paperback / Hardback

Easterine Kire

Easterine Kire is a Naga writer. She has been awarded the Free Voice Award from Catalan PEN, the Hindu Litforlife Prize, the Tata Literature Live! Book of the Year Award, the Sahitya Sabha and the Bal Sahitya Puraskar. Besides writing historical fiction using the oral history of Nagaland, she is also interested in exploring the spiritual universe of the Nagas. Her poetry has been featured in The European Constitution in Verse.

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