Mistress
Mistress by Anita Nair is a novel published by Penguin Books India in 2005, featuring 428 pages in English. The story follows travel writer Christopher Stewart as he arrives at a riverside resort in Kerala to meet Koman, a renowned Kathakali dancer and Radha’s uncle. As Christopher engages with both Koman and Radha, the narrative delves into a complex web of relationships marked by passion and repressed emotions, ultimately excluding Radha’s husband, Shyam.
Readers will find a rich exploration of art and the intricacies of human connections within the pages of Mistress. The novel presents a triangle of relationships that evolves as Christopher’s presence ignites feelings in Radha that her husband has been unable to evoke. Koman serves as both an observer and participant, revealing the nuances of their interactions and the contradictions inherent in their lives. This edition offers a profound look into the search for meaning in both art and life, making it a significant work from one of India’s notable authors.
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A Searing New Novel Of Art And Adultery From The Best-Selling Author Of Ladies Coupe
When Travel Writer Christopher Stewart Arrives At A Riverside Resort In Kerala To Meet Koman, Radha S Uncle And A Famous Kathakali Dancer, He Enters A World Of Masks And Repressed Emotions. From Their First Meeting, Both Radha And Her Uncle Are Drawn To The Enigmatic Young Man With His Cello And His Incessant Questions About The Past. The Triangle Quickly Excludes Shyam, Radha S Husband, Who Can Only Watch Helplessly As She Embraces Chris With A Passion That He Has Never Been Able To Draw From Her. Also Playing The Role Of Observer-Participant Is Koman; His Life Story, As It Unfolds, Captures All The Nuances And Contradictions Of The Relationships Being Made-And Unmade-In Front Of His Eyes.
A Brilliant Blend Of Imaginative Story-Telling And Deeply Moving Explorations Into The Search For Meaning In Art And Life, Mistress Is A Literary Tour De Force From One Of India S Most Exciting Writers.
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