Circles of Silence by Preeti Singh

Book Description:
“A birth mark on the right shoulder! And one as big and as dark as that! Arre baap re! This is of some terrible significance. . .

Despite his grandmother’s gloomy prophecy, Rattan grows up leading a charmed life – first in Delhi, then at Boston University. When he returns to Delhi, and the family business, Rattan his happy to fall in with his parents’ plans for an arranged marriage: his young bride is somewhat dazzled by the splendour of her new home but her husband is handsome and the prospects look good. Then tragedy strikes at the heart of his affluent family. Rattan takes a job in Cairo to put the past behind him. Here he meets Nalini, daughter of the Indian Ambassador to Egypt. Chafing under the lack of freedom while accepting diplomatic duties since the death of her mother, she is drawn towards Rattan. But Rattan’s past lies in a circle of silence and when that silence is broken, Nalini must decide where her heart lies.”

I liked it. It did not sweep me off my feet, but the characters were likeable. The story was sweet and interesting enough, although there were no great surprises.

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