Description

A compelling portrait of a marriage unraveling, this novel follows Shagun and Raman as their separation turns into a painful struggle over the future of their children. As personal desire, family expectations, and legal pressures collide, the story exposes the emotional costs of divorce and the difficult choices faced by everyone involved. Set against the changing social landscape of contemporary Delhi, it explores parenthood, identity, loyalty, and the unequal consequences of seeking a new life. With insight and emotional precision, it offers a nuanced examination of love, responsibility, and the meaning of family.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Faber & Faber, Limited

Published Jan 1, 2011

368 pages

ISBN: 9780571274031

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Details

First Published

2011

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Custody by Manju Kapur.

Divorce/Family Separation
Sexual Content
Emotional Abuse