A THOUSAND LIVES. A THOUSAND SECRETS. ONE EXTRAORDINARY COUNTRY.

India is a land of contradictions. Of ancient traditions and modern ambitions, of unspoken desires and impossible expectations. Behind every door lies a story, and beneath the most ordinary lives, extraordinary truths are waiting to be discovered.

Three complete short-story collections in one volume, plus an exclusive bonus story.

In Parvathy's Well & Other Stories: The India Collection, Poornima Manco brings together thirty stories across three distinctive books, exploring the complexities of human relationships against the rich and varied backdrop of India.

PARVATHY'S WELL & OTHER STORIES

Six stories spanning the length and breadth of India, where passion, prejudice, secrets and tragedy shape lives in unexpected ways. From the innocence of childhood to the disillusionment of adulthood, these tales reveal the fragility and resilience of the human spirit.

DAMAGE & OTHER STORIES

Sixteen unflinching portraits of people caught between duty and desire, loneliness and longing, tradition and change. Marriages falter, secrets unravel, and imperfect people struggle to reconcile who they are with who the world expects them to be.

HOLI MOLY! & OTHER STORIES

Eight stories that illuminate the gentler, often overlooked aspects of human existence. By turns humorous, poignant and uplifting, these tales celebrate courage, kindness, second chances and the quiet triumphs of ordinary people.

PLUS AN EXCLUSIVE BONUS STORY

Together, these collections offer a vivid tapestry of Indian life, where darkness exists alongside hope, laughter follows sorrow, and even the most fleeting encounters can leave an indelible mark.

In these stories of love, longing, loss and resilience, the many faces of India emerge, revealing truths that transcend borders and cultures.