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Koël Purie Rinchet
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
336
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This contemporary fiction follows four women living in a Paris apartment block as life is interrupted by a global moment that changes everything. A character-driven, city-centered drama about friendship, resilience, and belonging, told in a warm, frank voice. Ideal for adult readers who love urban realism, multicultural perspectives, and stories that linger after the final page.
Set against a chic, sometimes challenging city, the narrative threads together four distinct lives—a socialite above with a glittering world, a migrant housekeeper nurturing quiet hopes, a young model seeking a foothold, and a burlesque performer who navigates identity and danger by night. When the world turns upside down, these unlikely companions discover that belonging can be chosen as well as found.
The storytelling unfolds through interconnected chapters, shifting between each woman's perspective and painting intimate, cinematic scenes. The city itself becomes a living backdrop and catalyst, its stairwells, windows, and streets echoing laughter, tension, and small acts of courage. Readers move from kitchens to rooftops and back alleys, watching fear yield to humor, solidarity, and hope.
With sharp dialogue, evocative imagery, and a steady rhythm, the book makes complex social realities accessible and emotionally resonant. It invites readers to imagine new kinds of family and community while staying grounded in real, relatable experiences.
Readers finish with a deeper sense of connection and a belief in the power of chosen family to transform hardship into joy. It leaves a lasting impression of hope, humor, and a more nuanced view of who belongs in a big, complex city.
Product Details
Author
Koël Purie Rinchet
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
336
Language
English
SKU
9789357024686
ISBN
9789357024686
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
14x2.13x21.6cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 495
₹ 421
₹ 74 Off