Poornima Manco Knihy

Are damaged people destined to inflict damage? A young boy sidelined for being different, an artist unable to distance herself from her past, a famed actress past her prime, a Casanova who plays women but is acutely aware of his loneliness. These are some, amongst the various tales of damaged people seeking escape, fulfilment or acceptance. Some long, some short, these sixteen stories have common themes of unhappy marriages; of secrets and lies, pleasure and guilt; of children letting down parents and vice versa; of women of a certain age, and whether or not they've still 'got it'; of entitled and misogynistic men; and of the hypocrisy and double standards within Indian society. With original and unexpected angles, these tales explore the darkness that underpins the often ordinary lives of people. Thought-provoking, intense and evocative, these stories will transport you into the heart of India where tradition and modernity collide, often with devastating results.

Could you live without love? Would you want to? Love can take on many forms, each as unique as the individuals who experience it. In this collection of stories, multiple hues of love are brought to life in vibrant detail. Discover the unlikely love of outcasts who find each other in unexpected ways, the hesitant hope of an evening's encounter that could blossom into something more, and the raw emotion of a woman still grieving for her mother. From the mundane to the supernatural, these stories offer a captivating exploration of love's various incarnations. Through the heights of romantic passion, the depths of unrequited longing, and the complexity of familial devotion, each tale is a reminder that love is both fragile and enduring; a powerful force that shapes our lives in countless ways. Unwrap a world of flavour and fantasy: the perfect mix of sweetness and storytelling!