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Water Days

by Sundar Sarukkai

AdultsIndian author

In late-1990s Bangalore, a young girl's death sets a neighbourhood talking. Former security guard Raghavendra is asked by his wife to find out what happened, in a city changing fast around its migrants and languages.

Heads-up for parents: Death & grief. Worth reading it yourself first.

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Author
Sundar Sarukkai
Age
For grown-ups
Type
Indian Literary Fiction, Mystery
Language
English
Publisher
Tranquebar (Westland)
In India
Available

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