{"product_id":"village-by-the-sea","title":"Village By The Sea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Penguin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Anita Desai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780143335498\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The Village by the Sea\"\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eAnita Desai\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eclassic of our time\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a poignant and beautifully written story set in the small fishing village of \u003cstrong\u003eThul\u003c\/strong\u003e, near Bombay. Untouched by the advancements of the twentieth century, the village still follows the ancient rhythms of nature, a place where life moves with the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story revolves around \u003cstrong\u003eHari\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eLila\u003c\/strong\u003e, two children who have spent their lives in the village but now find themselves in a difficult family situation. Their father is an alcoholic, their mother is gravely ill, and the family is struggling to make ends meet. The narrative delicately follows the children's emotional and psychological development as they face these challenges. Their journey into adulthood unfolds as the first signs of \u003cstrong\u003eindustrial India\u003c\/strong\u003e begin to touch their village, bringing change to their once-stable world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with Desai’s signature elegance, the novel explores themes of \u003cstrong\u003epoverty\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efamily dynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003epersonal growth\u003c\/strong\u003e, all set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing India. The author’s compassionate storytelling allows readers to connect deeply with the characters and the village they call home, making this a truly unforgettable read.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49041413046576,"sku":"Prakash_9780143335498","price":240.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/penguin-book-default-title-village-by-the-sea-38698888986928.jpg?v=1753010106","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/village-by-the-sea","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}