An unflinching portrayal of contemporary India that explores the tensions between modernity and tradition, urban and rural life, duty and free will. Madhav is a man with an engineering job that pays rather well. He also has a family that consists of a mother who doesn't understand why it is so wrong to demand dowry for her son when she paid out a generous dowry for her daughter; a father who feels so obligated to his beautiful wife for consenting to marry an average-looking man like him, he will not deny her, no matter how outrageous her demands; a grandfather whose wacky schemes occupy his own time and Madhav's; and a grandmother whose caustic tongue hides a kind heart.In his traditional role as the oldest son, Madhav is expected to marry a girl who will help him conduct the rituals for the afterlife of his ancestors, which he is happy to do. But when it comes to picking a bride, he would prefer to break from tradition and find his own. This is not something his parents are willing to accept. Please note:◆ The previous edition of this book was entitled 28 Years A Bachelor. ◆ Spellings used in this book are British/Indian.◆ All books in this series may be read independently.
