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Condizione: New. pp. 176.

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Soft cover. Condizione: New. What sinister mystery lay behind the disappearance of the Nawab's royal property papers? The Nawab of Nandikote is visiting Banpuri, a mofussil railway town in central India, in order to finalise the sale of some of his lands. Mike and Theeq are holidaying with their friends Nik, Tara and Zee. A series of strange things begin to happen: a lurking stranger, a cryptic message, a midnight rendezvous, a military depot, the enigmatic Begum Syeda, a crumbling haveli In between enjoying their holiday, the friends undertake a bit of determined detective work, solving clues and laying a trap, only to uncover a monstrous plot. Will the children solve the mystery? Set in the backdrop of the Kargil conflict, this intriguing thriller will appeal to children and adults alike.…

Soft cover. Condizione: As New. Tino de SA's short stories are like mini movie scripts, as he dives straight into the heart of the dilemma. He plots his narrative deftly and his characters are vivid enough to be your neighbours or relatives. Shobhaa de, author, columnist Tino de SA's stories throb with life. The characters are so familiar that you feel you would meet them any moment, in the market, in the office or in your home. A rare talent. Anand Neelakantan, author, screenwriter Tino de SA's stories wrap up a range of different expe- sciences in a light, unassuming and very readable prose. amitabha Bagchi, author each of these eleven stories is a polished gem that speaks to the reader in ways one different from the other. Many of them have a surprising little twist to offer in the end, and all are told with subtel wit. The wide-ranging themes that they encompass include incest, murder, suicide and homosexuality. But they also include love and laughter, hope and history re-imagined.…

Soft cover. Condizione: New. ISBN:9780143478348 N.A.

Soft cover. Condizione: New. A vivid collection of voices from Goa, Appetite: New Writing from Goa explores the tangled web of human desire in its various manifestations and the deeply rooted traditions that define (a form of) Goan identity today. From stories of late-night feasts gone awry in bustling family living rooms, to poems that trace lustful longing and essays that reflect on diaspora and in-migration, each piece captures what it feels like to truly yearn. The anthology moves effortlessly between the intimate and the expansive, from the salty tang of the sea and the delicate twang of a rebec to the inner landscapes of complex characters wrestling with love, loss, sexuality and identity. Rooted in the state's history yet alive to its present, Appetite is a heartfelt tribute to Goa itself―its salt-washed shores, spice-laden air, delectable cuisine and the unquenchable appetite that pulses at the heart of the land and its people. The Goa Writers invite readers to savour not only the stories told, but the world that makes them possible.…

Condizione: New. In English.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 176 pages. 5.00x0.41x8.00 inches. In Stock.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 176.

Condizione: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 176.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A vivid collection of voices from Goa, Appetite: New Writing from Goa explores the tangled web of human desire in its various manifestations and the deeply rooted traditions that define (a form of) Goan identity today. From stories of late-night feasts gone awry in bustling family living rooms, to poems that trace lustful longing and essays that reflect on diaspora and in-migration, each piece captures what it feels like to truly yearn. The anthology moves effortlessly between the intimate and the expansive, from the salty tang of the sea and the delicate twang of a rebec to the inner landscapes of complex characters wrestling with love, loss, sexuality and identity. Rooted in the state's history yet alive to its present, Appetite is a heartfelt tribute to Goa itself--its salt-washed shores, spice-laden air, delectable cuisine and the unquenchable appetite that pulses at the heart of the land and its people. The Goa Writers invite readers to savor not only the stories told, but the world that makes them possible.…

PF. Condizione: New. This item is printed on demand. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 6-7 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

UNK. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

UNK. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Three themes bind this collection of eight stories: women, around whom the storiesare built, Goa, in which the stories are set, and the popular rhyme, One for sorrow, two for joy, which is used as an anchor; each story, in turn, reflecting the emotions or objects referred to in successive lines of the rhyme. Sorrow and joy, girls and boys, silver and gold, secrets, food, drink, wishes, kisses and messages - these are the stuff that stories have been made of since they were told at the dawn of humankind in huddles around campfires. And this is the stuff these stories are also made of. Though authentically Goan, these tales speak universally to all. Told with wit and subtle humour, each has an interesting twist at the end, to give the reader an 'ah-ha' moment in the final paragraphs.…

Condizione: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnThree themes bind this collection of eight stories: women, around whom the storiesnare built, Goa, in which the stories are set, and the popular rhyme, One for sorrow, twonfor joy, which is used as an anchor each story, in turn, . …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. One for Sorrow Two for Joy | Tino de Sa | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2019 | Inkstate Books | EAN 9788194394112 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…