Antara has never understood her mother Tara’s decisions, from walking out on her marriage to follow a guru and living on the streets to rebelling against societal expectations. When Tara begins losing her memory, Antara searches for a way to reconcile with their shared, haunting past. As she relives her childhood in Pune, her time at a Catholic boarding school in Maharashtra, and her years as a young artist in Bombay, Antara confronts her own fears and neuroses, ultimately realizing she may not be so different from her mother after all.

Why You Should Read?

• A poignant exploration of the complex, often volatile relationship between a mother and daughter.
• A deep dive into the nature of memory, identity, and the subjective truth of our personal histories.
• A vivid portrayal of life in India across different decades, from the eighties to the present.
• A compelling character study that challenges societal norms and expectations.

About the Author

Avni Doshi is an author and artist based in Dubai. Her debut novel, Girl in White Cotton, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2020. Her writing has appeared in various publications, and she continues to explore themes of memory and identity through her creative work.