{"product_id":"9780143067733","title":"There Was No One At The Bus Stop","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a literary fiction novel set in 1970s Calcutta, examining adultery and its far-reaching consequences. The central questions revolve around love, loyalty, and the fragile line between desire and duty. The intended reader is adults who appreciate character-driven storytelling and morally complex themes. The emotional tone is tense, intimate, and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented as a tightly focused narrative that unfolds over twelve hours, the book uses spare prose and searing dialogue to illuminate motive, guilt, and consequence. You follow a married woman at a crossroads and a man haunted by a recent family tragedy, as they navigate the pull of longing and the weight of choices made in the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe reading experience is intimate and reflective, with the concise timeline heightening tension and inviting readers to inhabit each character’s perspective. Set against the Calcutta of the 1970s, the atmosphere adds texture as universal questions about love and fidelity play out in a particular cultural frame.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTightly focused narrative spanning twelve hours\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExploration of love, duty, guilt, and consequences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpare, precise prose with piercing dialogue\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAtmospheric setting of 1970s Calcutta\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrompts reflection on relationships, forgiveness, and moral ambiguity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders finish with a nuanced understanding of love’s complexity and the fragile balance between desire and responsibility. The story builds empathy, sharpens judgment, and leaves a lasting impression about how choices redefine lives, long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540429746393,"sku":"9780143067733","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/71GQFNW9ooL._SL1400.jpg?v=1779273875","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780143067733","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}