Review
A feel good read --Book Seller's choice, 2011
"a lovely novel about four women standing on their own feet and overcoming adversity. A food stall becomes a monument to friendship, courage, and religious tolerance. Affecting and inspiring." --Dr Shashi Tharoor,
"a lovely novel about four women standing on their own feet and overcoming adversity. A food stall becomes a monument to friendship, courage, and religious tolerance. Affecting and inspiring." --Dr Shashi Tharoor,
Review
'An inspirational story ... a terrific read' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'A feel-good read' THE BOOKSELLER
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
Product Description
Set in Mumbai during the Hindu-Muslim conflict of the early 1990s, THE FOURTH PASSENGER is the story of four women raised with traditional Indian values, whose partnership give them the temerity to stand up against the religious extremism. Having reached their thirties and disillusioned with their lives and husbands, their decision to open an urban food stand is mingled with their memories of a distant past when two of them loved the same man. But, in order to establish their fledgling business, they must contend with individual temperament, extortionists, ruthless competitors, and most importantly, the prevailing religious intolerance.
About the Author
Mini Nair has had two of her books published in India. A post graduate in chemistry, Mini Nair lives with her family and twin daughters in Mumbai where she was also born and brought up. THE FOURTH PASSENGER is her first novel.
