Something strange is afoot at the Lotus Palace.
A guest is murdered after a boring state banquet …
A secret room full of scorpions is found …
A cloaked stranger passes on information …
Every marble statue seems to hold a secret …
In Melucha, children’s alphabet books teach that H is for hemlock, so it is no particular surprise when someone is found murdered. But in a city where everyone has devious and twisted motives, and dire plans, it is not easy for Meenakshi and Kalban to find the murderer.
In this sequel to the acclaimed The Magicians of Madh, Aditi Krishnakumar pulls off another delightful romp, full of mystery, humour and hilarious predicaments.
Among the greatest novels of the twentieth century, A Passage to India is set in pre-Independence India. A compelling portrait of a society in the grip of imperialism, this classic depicts the fate of individuals caught in the great political and cultural conflicts of their age. It begins when Adela and her elderly companion Mrs Moore arrive in the Indian town of Chandrapore, and feel trapped by its insular and prejudiced British community. Determined to explore the ‘real India’, they seek the guidance of the charming and mercurial Dr Aziz. But a mysterious incident occurs while they are exploring the Marabar caves, and the well-respected doctor soon finds himself at the centre of a scandal.
The introduction by Harish Trivedi provides the required scholarly context for the English literature course.
As much as Narendra Kohli is known for the narrative and flow of his writings, he is also for the clarity of his thoughts. He often hears that people are afraid to talk to him. Do not know what he would say next. He believes that ‘we should always speak the truth.’ The society says “so”, but most people do not have the courage to listen to it. Most people speak what others want to hear. But these small things, which we do not give much importance or do not consider necessary, are a mirror of our personality.
Samaaj, jismen main rahataa hoon, reflects the same ideology of the author. This memoir of sweet and sour experiences of Narendra Kohli’s writings and life is also interesting and serious as well. There is sarcasm in this as well as poise. It is also the truth of life, and life itself. Kohli’s strong writing has made it more intense and livelier.
This is the poignant story of two young girls born under different circumstances. Life-loving girlfriend Rashi does not want her lover to know of her sufferings when she meets her lover. She suffers herself but does not allow her mind to be exposed. The character of Urmil and Ramindra is touching the deep of heart. In fact, this novel brings hears to every reader’s eyes.
The revolution of 1857 is considered the first freedom struggle. There is an interesting and authentic description of the fight of fighters like Mangal Pandey, Rani Jhansi, Tantya Tope, Bahadur Shah Zafar etc. for freedom against the British. This book is written on base of authentic sources, so the song of fighters given in this book. This book is undoubtedly very useful for the students of History.
This is a story that gives a pleasant feeling of the love of Narsingh and Gori. In front of the false ethnic campaign, its relationship, love and humanity, everyone starts to appear dwarf characters as well as the reader also feel pleasure. This story of repentance and mentality is itself a representative story of the new age.
After teaching the lesson of self-devotion, the man made the woman a toy in his hand. Biraj also grew up in a similar environment. She had accepted her husband is the top most. She herself suffered pain, but tried in every way to keep happy. But what did she get in return for all this? Scorn, hate. Biraj suffering from fever, hungry from thirty days, she went to beg rice soaked in the rainy dark night for her husband Neelambar and Neelambar did doubt on her and he blamed on her.
These representative stories of Sharat Chandra have a lively depiction of society. On the one hand the idols of humanism, love and sacrifice are revealed, on the other hand, the cruelty of man and his selfish face are exposed. These stories are definitely going to shock the mind of the reader.
Devdas and Parvati of Talsonapur village are bound by childhood in integral affection formulas, but due to Bhiru tendency of Devdas and false falsehood of his parents, both are unable to get married. The selfish father of Parvati has sold her to forty years old Duhaju Buuwan Chaudhari for hoping to get two or three thousand rupees, whose married girl was older than Parwati. Devdas, who is immersed in the Nairasya due to fruitless love, starts consuming liquor, due to which his health falls drastically.
Swami is the victory saga of married love over illicit love, in which the tone of the woman’s response is very deep. In fact this is the story of the tearful woman in the social and classical laws, in which the voice has been raised against social oppression. It is very touching story.
