{"product_id":"the-mistress-of-phoolpur","title":"The Mistress of Phoolpur: Stories By Pratyaksha","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSTEP INTO THE VIVID, HAUNTING, AND DEEPLY COMPELLING WORLD OF RURAL NORTH INDIA THROUGH THIS ACCLAIMED COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES BY PRATYAKSHA.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eFrom the author of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eThe Girl with the White Ant\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003eThe Mistress of Phoolpur\u003c\/i\u003e is a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling, offering an unflinching and poetic look into the lives of ordinary people caught in extraordinary currents of desire, caste, power, and survival. Set against the dusty, complex landscapes of rural and small-town India, these stories pierce beneath the surface of traditional social structures to reveal the secret passions, quiet griefs, and fierce resilience of women and men navigating a changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWith prose that is as sharp as it is lyrical, Pratyaksha resurrects the forgotten voices of the margins—capturing the grit, folklore, cruelty, and unexpected tenderness of mofussil life. Each tale is an immersive journey that lingers long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this book is a must-have:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMasterful Storytelling:\u003c\/b\u003e Written by acclaimed author Pratyaksha, known for deeply observant and evocative contemporary Indian fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRichly Textured Settings:\u003c\/b\u003e Explores the intricate social dynamics, hidden tragedies, and vibrant textures of small-town and rural North Indian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompelling Characters:\u003c\/b\u003e Focuses on unforgettable protagonists whose struggles with tradition, power, and identity feel intensely human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEssential Literary Fiction:\u003c\/b\u003e A must-read collection for lovers of contemporary Indian short stories and literary excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eExperience a breathtaking journey through modern Indian storytelling. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003eThe Mistress of Phoolpur: Stories\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"130\"\u003eBeetle Bookshop\u003c\/b\u003e today—enjoy \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"158\"\u003e10–14% off\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"173\"\u003eFree Shipping on orders above ₹500\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52638466670875,"sku":null,"price":424.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/81a4Ak7vxaL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784704735","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/products\/the-mistress-of-phoolpur","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}