Mitra Phukan Livres

This is the story of Rukmini who is married to the District Collector of a small town in Assam, and teaches English literature in the local college. On the surface, her life is settled and safe in the big, beautiful bungalow on the hill above the cremation ground, seemingly untouched by the toil and sufferings of the common folk living 'below'. And yet, each time there is an 'incident' in the district, the fear and uncertainty that grips the town finds a reflection in her own life. Assam is in the grip of insurgency and it is this thread that runs like a dark river through the novel and forms its backdrop.

Exploring the intricate relationship between passion and sacrifice, the narrative intertwines the lives of a dedicated musician, an unfaithful husband facing the surreal perfection of his wife, and a distraught mother grappling with her son's kidnapping. Additionally, Modon Sur's escapade on a dark night of thievery adds a layer of tension and intrigue. Each character confronts profound dilemmas, revealing the complexities of love, loyalty, and the unexpected consequences of their choices.

At 56, Mihika navigates the complexities of widowhood and finds herself in an unexpected romance with Zuhayr. Their relationship challenges societal norms and explores themes of love, loss, and rediscovery. As they confront their pasts and the obstacles of their age difference, Mihika must reconcile her desires with the expectations around her. This poignant story delves into the transformative power of love and the courage it takes to embrace new beginnings later in life.

A bright young student, a globetrotting star, and a highly respected married couple--each deeply immersed in the tradition of Hindustani classical music. A Monsoon of Music tells the story of these four musicians whose lives intersect in the small mofussil town of Tamulbari on the banks of the Brahmaputra. Against the backdrop of musical heritage and haunting ragas, Mitra Phukan sweeps us into the lives of her characters: the ambitious sitarist, Kaushik Kashyap, who tours the world with his beautiful Italian student; Nomita, the shy small-town vocalist whom Kaushik's parents have chosen for him; the beautifully serene Sandhya Senapati and her husband, the handsome Tridib Barua, who seems to be hiding dark secrets; and the well-known industrialist Deepak Rathod. As the eventful monsoon months give way to autumn, they each come to deeper understandings of themselves even as their lives change dramatically. By turns serious, deeply moving, and utterly irreverent, Phukan's eye for detail, her immense knowledge of Hindustani classical music, and her profound understanding of human nature come together in this remarkable novel.