Lament of Mohini
By: Shreekumar Varma.
Publisher: Penguin Books
Published: 2000
Place of publication: New Delhi; New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 330
First sentence: "Ganapathy was the beginning."
Description: Lament of Mohini is the story of five generations of an aristocratic Kerala family, its loves and hates, and its confrontation with a sobering present. As he maps out the complex and colourful history of the clan, Shreekumar Varma brings to life a cast of unforgettable characters---

A grand saga written with great lyricism and rich humour, Lament of Mohini is a brilliant debut.
Notes: Novel