{"product_id":"the-vine-of-desire-paperback","title":"The Vine of Desire - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChitra Banerjee Divakaruni\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beloved characters of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's bestselling novel \u003cb\u003eSister of My Heart\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eare reunited in this powerful narrative that challenges the emotional bond between two lifelong friends, as the husband of one becomes dangerously attracted to the other.\u003cbr\u003eAnju and Sudha formed an astounding, almost psychic connection during their childhood in India. When Anju invites Sudha, a single mother in Calcutta, to come live with her and her husband, Sunil, in California, Sudha foolishly accepts, knowing full well that Sunil has long desired her. As Sunil's attraction rises to the surface, the trio must struggle to make sense of the freedoms of America-and of the ties that bind them to India and to one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beloved characters of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's bestselling novel Sister of My Heart\" are reunited in this powerful narrative that challenges the emotional bond between two lifelong friends, as the husband of one becomes dangerously attracted to the other.\u003cbr\u003eAnju and Sudha formed an astounding, almost psychic connection during their childhood in India. When Anju invites Sudha, a single mother in Calcutta, to come live with her and her husband, Sunil, in California, Sudha foolishly accepts, knowing full well that Sunil has long desired her. As Sunil's attraction rises to the surface, the trio must struggle to make sense of the freedoms of America-and of the ties that bind them to India and to one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChitra Banerjee Divakaruni is the bestselling author of the novels \u003cb\u003eSister of My Heart\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003cb\u003eThe Mistress of Spices\u003c\/b\u003e; the story collections \u003cb\u003eThe Unknown Errors of Our Lives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003cb\u003eArranged Marriage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich received several awards, including the American Book Award; and four collections of prize-winning poetry. Her work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, Ms., Zoetrope, Good Housekeeping, O: The Oprah Magazine, The Best American Short Stories 1999, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times. \u003c\/i\u003eBorn in India, Divakaruni lives near Houston. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor further information about Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, visit her Web site at www.chitradivakaruni.com.\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.86 x 8.24 x 5.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 04, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42745252151359,"sku":"9780385497305","price":19.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/133f2989371a3972a30a666d4de1c581.webp?v=1765171284","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-vine-of-desire-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}