The Rule Breakers
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There are two kinds of people in this world—those who follow the rules and those who do not think twice about breaking them.
Studious, smart and sincere, Veda harbours big dreams for the future. But her parents arrange a marriage for her, and the twenty year old discovers that she has no say in the matter.
Forced to leave behind an idyllic life in the hill town of Joshimath—filled with conversations and pleasurable times with her siblings, and her best friend, the handsome Suraj—she puts aside her ambitions and moves into a flat in Pune with an indifferent husband and a mother-in-law from hell.
Though brought up to be quiet and obedient, Veda chafes at the meaninglessness of her existence and struggles to cope with the unexpected loneliness she is engulfed in. Then, amidst the dark clouds of stagnation and despondency, Veda carves out the unlikeliest of silver linings.
How does she do this? By breaking the rules?
Or by following them?
In this emotional roller-coaster of a novel, Preeti Shenoy treads bold new ground yet again.
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Meet Ron
The kind stranger from a foreign land, whose friendship with Veda and Kanika changes him forever.
Exclusive excerpt
The girls rushed inside and found their mother in the kitchen with Paro didi. The delicious aromas of all kinds of savouries wafted from the kitchen. They could see that whoever was coming was important, judging by the culinary preparations that were underway.
‘Ma, what is this that Papa is saying? Why should didi wear a saree?’ demanded Vidya.
‘We are expecting visitors, girls. Both of you go and change into some nice clothes quickly. And Veda, please wear that pink chiffon saree that you wore for your school graduation ceremony. Wear some of my jewellery too, I have laid it all out for you. Brush your hair and leave it loose. And yes, apply some make-up as well. There is a marriage proposal for you.’
‘What?’ asked Veda, stunned. You heard me. They are coming home today to see you,’ said her mother, as she expertly peeled boiled potatoes. ‘Who are they, Ma?’ asked Veda, unable to believe what she was hearing.
Some people who are related to the boy. Now go and get ready quickly,’ her mother waved her away, as though it was a common, everyday occurrence.
Veda could not believe this was happening. ‘I … I don’t want to get married, Ma. I don’t want any boy to see me,’ she protested meekly. ‘Veda, you know what our situation is. We have four girls. And this marriage thing – it all takes time.
Just because we start the process doesn’t mean you are getting married. But we should start looking for boys now itself. Then, by the time you finish your college and all of that, something might click,’ her mother said, a little impatiently.
‘But Ma – ’ Veda tried to reason with her. But her mother wasn’t having any of it.
Publisher:Westland (17 September 2018)
Language:English
Paperback:336 pages
ISBN-10:9387578674
ISBN-13:978-9387578678
Item Weight:249 g
Dimensions:12.9 x 2.13 x 19.81 cm
Generic Name:Book
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