HIGHLY ANTICIPATED OPRAH DAILY PICK FOR 2023. 'Ill-fated love and toxic family power struggles provide emotional drive for this big dynastic saga' - JAKE ARNOTT, GUARDIAN. 'Huge, epic, immersive and absorbing . . . certain to be a book of the year' - LEE CHILD, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR. 'Kapoor's violent and bitter story is deeply addictive' - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (STARRED REVIEW). In the age of vice, where pleasure and power reign, family ties can be both binding and deadly. In New Delhi, a tragic car accident claims five lives, leaving a shell-shocked servant unable to explain the events leading to this crime. As the story unfolds, it shifts through time and perspective, revealing the seductive wealth, corruption, and violence of the Wadia family, a dynasty loved by some and feared by all. Amidst lavish estates and predatory business deals, three lives intertwine: Ajay, the watchful servant who rises from poverty; Sunny, the playboy heir desperate to outshine his father; and Neda, the journalist torn between morality and desire. Their connections, fueled by loss, greed, and revenge, raise the question: will they find escape or further destruction? Equal parts crime thriller and family saga, this novel transports readers from rural Uttar Pradesh to the vibrant streets of New Delhi, exploring themes of gangsters, lovers, false friendships, and the consequences of corruption. It's binge-worthy entertainment at its l
Deepti Kapoor Knihy
Deepti Kapoor is a writer deeply immersed in the vibrant and often chaotic tapestry of Indian urban life. Her journalistic background informs her keen eye for detail and her ability to uncover the hidden narratives within bustling metropolises. Through her prose, she explores the complexities of identity, ambition, and the search for belonging in a rapidly changing society. Kapoor's work is characterized by its vivid descriptions and its insightful portrayal of the human condition against a dynamic backdrop.
A Bad Character
- 240 stránek
- 9 hodin čtení
But as the affair continues, and her double life deepens, her lover's increasingly unstable behaviour carries them past the point of no return, where grief, love and violence threaten to transform his madness into her own.
Age of Vice
- 544 stránek
- 20 hodin čtení
"Binge-worthy reading at its best: an addictive, action-packed page-turner of epic proportions about the machinations of one dizzyingly wealthy family in contemporary India and the outsiders who are drawn into their treacherous web"
Travellers: Dehli, Agra and Rajasthan
- 192 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
This revised edition of Travellers Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan is perfect for visitors wanting to access the best of this classic region of India. Travellers are popular, compact guides for mainstream travellers wanting to discover something a little different on their trip. Covering the best of country, regional and city destinations, they offer the perfect balance of culture, history, practical information, mapping, photography and listings to appeal to a mass-market readership.