Ancient promises
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Book Overview
A love story set mainly in India - although partly in Milton Keynes, about Janu, a young women from Delhi who has loved Arjun since she was 16 years old, but is forced into an arranged marriage with... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0140288848
ISBN13:9780140288841
Release Date:January 2000
Publisher:PENGUIN BOOKS LTD
Length:310 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:7.8" x 0.8" x 5.0"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Ancient Promises
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Ancient Promises by Jaishree Misra is her biographical novel. The way the author has weaved her story in her debut novel is commendable. The story flows effortlessly and there are no sudden stops or sudden beginnings. This novel is about Janu - the central character of the novel. Janu, a Malyali girl born and brought up in Delhi, is married off to a businessman of one of the influential families of Kerala. Her trials & tribulations, her fight for her rights, and her standing up for herself & her daughter - is nicely presented. Is Janu able to stand up for her and her daughter's rights at the end? Read on to find out! It's recommended.
reflects indian life
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This was novel that was liked by me not only because it reflects true life of the author but also to some extent a story which is relating to indian life also. Other i found that this novel has a broad aspect of looking at life by the author as well as his husband who supported her. It is a nice book i recommend this book to everyone.
Review of Ancient Promises
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Jaishree Misra's debut novel is compellingly readable and extremely authentic (I should know--I attended the school she describes, and I am from Kerala myself), her characters sympathetic and well-drawn--highly recommend this book to one and all, but especially to readers familiar with or interested in India.
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