Umrigar, Thrity

The Secrets Between Us: A Novel

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ISBN 13:
9780062442215
author:
Umrigar, Thrity
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
HarperPerennial
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
400
Dimensions:
20.3 x 13.5 x 2.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
Health & Wellbeing, Family & Relationships, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£10.30

Description

Bhima's story continues in this poignant and compelling novel. After being fired from her job as a devoted servant, Bhima must find a new way to support herself and her granddaughter. A chance encounter with Parvati, a bitter but taciturn older woman, leads to an unexpected business partnership selling fruits and vegetables at the local market. As they work together, these two women form a tentative bond, each confessing the truth about their lives and the wounds that haunt them. Through their shared struggles, Bhima finds her first true friend and begins to piece together a new life. This powerful exploration of class, misfortune, and female friendship is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in stories of resilience and hope. With its nuanced portrayal of complex relationships and the secrets we keep, this novel is a thought-provoking read that will linger long after the final page has been turned.

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