Of Mothers And Other Perishables

This is a contemporary literary fiction novel that threads grief, memory, and urban life. Through the voice of a deceased mother who narrates from her storeroom—a space crowded with silk sarees, baby clothes, photos, vinyl records, and a sewing machine—and through her living daughter’s world in advertising, the book examines motherhood, loss, and a city riven by violence and protest. It speaks to adult readers who appreciate character‑driven tales set in modern India, with lyrical language that is both warm and piercing. Presented as a story-led, dual-narrative journey, the storeroom becomes a living bioscope of the mother’s Delhi in the 1970s and 80s, while the daughter moves through today’s advertising agency corridors. The writing interleaves evocative imagery with occasional nazms, giving the reader a musical rhythm and cultural texture. The reading experience is immersive, blending intimate reminiscence with social texture to create a distinctive, multi-sensory feel. Readers traverse time and emotion as personal history collides with public events. Protests and political tension frame both narratives, revealing how family loyalties, betrayals, and resilience endure across generations. The book invites reflection on identity, gender, and community, without relying on conventional suspense, instead letting atmosphere and voice carry the tension. - Dual narrative voices : a d