Rashida, an Indian Muslim woman with a questing spirit, falls for an author whose sensitive romantic stories she loves, although she’s never laid eyes on him. She refuses other suitors, to the horror of her large, loving family.
After years of political turmoil have convulsed India and the author’s fate has been unknown, he suddenly appears at her door. Rashida marries him at last, and sees him for the first time on the wedding night.
His physical repulsiveness, slovenly habits, vanity, and ultimately, his treachery, throw her emotions and her family’s life into chaos. She begins a scandalous affair with a handsome teacher, defying her culture and destroying her family’s honor.
Rashida’s story unfolds against a sweeping panorama of Indian history and culture, and a vivid sensuous portrait of a changing India.
After years of political turmoil have convulsed India and the author’s fate has been unknown, he suddenly appears at her door. Rashida marries him at last, and sees him for the first time on the wedding night.
His physical repulsiveness, slovenly habits, vanity, and ultimately, his treachery, throw her emotions and her family’s life into chaos. She begins a scandalous affair with a handsome teacher, defying her culture and destroying her family’s honor.
Rashida’s story unfolds against a sweeping panorama of Indian history and culture, and a vivid sensuous portrait of a changing India.
Book Details
Volume: 372 pagesPublisher: Wordclay (Jan 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1604818314
ISBN-13: 978-1604818314
Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 0.9 inches
Editions: Kindle, Nook & Paperback
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