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Kalkatta
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Sarojini’s Mother
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The Endgame
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The Japanese Wife
0Original price was: ₹399.00.₹299.25Current price is: ₹299.25.Discover ‘The Japanese Wife,’ a collection of poignant short stories from The Bookish Owl. This book weaves a tapestry of unexpected connections and soul-stirring narratives, beginning with an extraordinary love story born from letters between an Indian man and a Japanese woman, culminating in a marriage conducted solely through words. Explore tales of chance encounters and life-altering journeys: an American professor’s unusual desert trek with a snakecharmer’s daughter, an Indian couple’s entrapment in the Tiananmen Square crisis, a Russian prostitute’s search for identity, and a Holocaust survivor’s resilience. These stories, filled with memory and dreams, explore the intersection of cultures and the lives of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. Perfect for readers seeking unique love stories and tales of human spirit. Get your copy today from The Bookish Owl.
