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The Secrets Between Us
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Sneha Mathan
- Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins
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Summary
Bhima, the unforgettable main character of Thrity Umrigar’s beloved national best seller, The Space Between Us, returns in this triumphant sequel - a poignant and compelling novel in which the former servant struggles against the circumstances of class and misfortune to forge a new path for herself and her granddaughter in modern India.
Poor and illiterate, Bhima had faithfully worked for the Dubash family, an upper-middle-class Parsi household, for more than 20 years. Yet after courageously speaking the truth about a heinous crime perpetrated against her own family, the devoted servant was cruelly fired. The sting of that dismissal was made more painful coming from Sera Dubash, the temperamental employer who had long been Bhima’s only confidante. A woman who has endured despair and loss with stoicism, Bhima must now find some other way to support herself and her granddaughter, Maya.
Bhima’s fortunes take an unexpected turn when her path intersects with Parvati, a bitter, taciturn older woman. The two acquaintances soon form a tentative business partnership, selling fruits and vegetables at the local market. As they work together, these two women seemingly bound by fate grow closer, each confessing the truth about their lives and the wounds that haunt them. Discovering her first true friend, Bhima pieces together a new life, and together, the two women learn to stand on their own.
A dazzling story of gender, strength, friendship, and second chances, The Secrets Between Us is a powerful and perceptive novel that brilliantly evokes the complexities of life in modern India and the harsh realities faced by women born without privilege as they struggle to survive.
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- Valerie Gately
- 18-07-21
Incredible
This is one of the best books I have ever read, or should I say, listened to! The narration was excellent, it made everything so real. I was in Mumbai! I felt the heat, the suffering, the hard work. I laughed , occasionally, and I cried.
I’m longing to read all books by this author,
Amazing writing. Thank you.
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- Rosie @ 36
- 08-12-19
So beautiful I didn’t want it to end.
This was another delightful book by Thrity Umrigar and the narrator was perfect too, which added to the enjoyment. Bhima continues her journey in this sequel to The Space Between Us, which I highly recommend you read first. This is not just a book of words, the author paints the story so clearly you are there, in that hovel, struggling to bring bread to the table , seeing the pain and feeling her pride.
I have also read Everybody’s Son, which was wonderful.
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- Christineb
- 28-08-18
My favourite audio..ever
This was a gem of a book Loved the first book but it was years ago it didnt matter Wonderful It will remain a firm favourite of mine I would recommend it to anybody browsing the title Fabulous story It has everything I cried I laughed Loved it.
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- Jane S
- 22-07-23
Moving and satisfying
A beautifully crafted story with memorable characters. A wonderful evocation of Indian life and read with great sensitivity and feeling.
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- Susan F.
- 02-06-23
Brilliant Novel
Full of amazing people and stories ! You transend with them into India and see the life !! Listened to the whole thing in 2 days !!
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- Ms. K. J. Milne
- 13-05-23
Beautiful
What a lovely story
Again the narrator was amazing
I can’t wait to listen to the next one
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- Anonymous User
- 21-03-23
Beautiful storey, didn’t want to finish this book
I loved these woman, would like half of their courage and integrity.
I was swept away, really felt I was in India on this journey.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-02-23
Superb, most immersing, difficult to stop
Beautifully narrated, thoughtful story of very poor women of India as main characters. Very relatable feelings and emotions. Keeps you glued till the end.
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- Dixie_Chick
- 27-01-23
A brilliant read
I didn’t read the first book, but had no trouble following the events of this sequel. The characters are vibrant and beautifully written, and the narration is excellent. Highly recommended.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-01-23
Fantastic!
I so enjoyed this story. The characters vivid, the story gripping and beautifully narrated. Such a treat.
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