Mistress

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Love, betrayal, and art in modern India.

If you're intrigued by the complexities of human relationships set against the rich tapestry of Indian culture, "Mistress" by Anita Nair is a stirring read. This novel weaves together the stories of individuals entangled in desires and loyalties, revealing the intricate dance between tradition and modernity. It's a thought-provoking pick for those interested in exploring the emotional depths of love and the repercussions of passion through the lens of another culture.

  • Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Longlist (2008)
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Mistress

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ISBN: 9780144000333
Authors: Anita Nair
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Romance, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Asian Literature, Chick Lit
Goodreads rating: 3.63
(rated by 1612 readers)

Description

A searing new novel of art and adultery from the best-selling author of Ladies Coupe. When travel writer Christopher Stewart arrives at a riverside resort in Kerala to meet Koman, Radha's uncle and a famous kathakali dancer, he enters a world of masks and repressed emotions. From their first meeting, both Radha and her uncle are drawn to the enigmatic young man with his cello and his incessant questions about the past. The triangle quickly excludes Shyam, Radha's husband, who can only watch helplessly as she embraces Chris with a passion that he has never been able to draw from her. Also playing the role of observer-participant is Koman; his life story, as it unfolds, captures all the nuances and contradictions of the relationships being made—and unmade—in front of his eyes. A brilliant blend of imaginative story-telling and deeply moving explorations into the search for meaning in art and life, Mistress is a literary tour de force from one of India's most exciting writers.
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Love, betrayal, and art in modern India.

If you're intrigued by the complexities of human relationships set against the rich tapestry of Indian culture, "Mistress" by Anita Nair is a stirring read. This novel weaves together the stories of individuals entangled in desires and loyalties, revealing the intricate dance between tradition and modernity. It's a thought-provoking pick for those interested in exploring the emotional depths of love and the repercussions of passion through the lens of another culture.

  • Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Longlist (2008)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.