Sisters
Sisters by Shobha De, published by Penguin Books Ltd in May 1992, is a novel that delves into the complexities of familial relationships and the cutthroat world of business in India. The story follows Mikki Hiralal, who, after the tragic death of her parents in an air crash, inherits her family’s industrial empire. Upon returning to Bombay from her studies in the United States, she discovers her father’s business is in disarray, facing bankruptcy and numerous challenges. The narrative unfolds as Mikki seeks assistance from her father’s illegitimate daughter, Alisha, who harbors deep resentment towards her.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of ambition, greed, and rivalry as the two sisters navigate their tumultuous relationship against the backdrop of corporate corruption. The novel presents a vivid portrayal of the stakes involved in their conflict, highlighting themes of power and betrayal. With 221 pages, this edition offers an engaging glimpse into the lives of two women caught in a fierce battle for control and survival in a world where loyalty is tested and alliances are fragile.
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Ms De shocks India, and much of its literary set like no other writer today.’ –New York Times They were beautiful, wealthy and sought after. They were sisters and they were at war. When her parents die in an air crash, Mikki Hiralal suddenly finds herself the owner of the sprawling Hiralal industrial empire. Abandoning her studies in the United States, she returns to Bombay, only to find her father’s business affairs in a mess. Almost bankrupt, beset on all sides by creditors, takeover tycoons and unreliable associates, Mikki realizes there is only one person she can turn to for help–the beautiful Alisha, her father’s illegitimate daughter. There is only one hitch: Alisha hates Mikki…In her new novel, set in the corrupt world of big business, Shobha De, the bestselling author of Socialite Evenings and Starry Nights, tells an engrossing story of two women who play for very high stakes, driven by ambition, lust, greed and hate.
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