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A postman turns up with an unexpected letter one rainy afternoon in Cherrapunji, a letter that will turn fourteen-year-old Saphira s world upside down. Dalinia s life seems perfect, with a successful husband, beautiful children and well-appointed home. But the arrival of a handsome competitor on the manicured greens of the Shillong golf course brings back unwanted memories of her troubled past. Told in a simple, lyrical style, Bijoya Sawaian s collection of ten short stories is not only an enthralling read but, like her debut novel, "Shadow Men," transports the read to a place little know to outsiders: Meghalaya. Strains of love, loss and longing run through all these stories, whose endings are not mere shocks but revelations. Both her books should be read for a better understanding of India s northeast its communities, its landscape, and in particular, the lives of the women who live there."
About the author
Bijoya Sawian is a translator and writer who lives in Shillong and Dehra Dun in north India. She is the author of several books, including
Shadow Men, also published by Zubaan.
