Paro: Dreams of Passion
Hard-hitting display of the life and lust of beautiful people having a ball.
Price
£10.99
Author(s)
Namita Gokhale
Price
£10.99
Classification
HopeRoad
Fiction
Country setting
India
Publication date
15 May 2025

Set amidst the elite circles of Mumbai and Delhi, Paro: Dreams of Passion follows the enigmatic protagonist as she navigates a labyrinth of desire, ambition and betrayal. Through the sharp and observant eyes of Priya, a keen diarist and confidence, we witness Paro’s magnetic allure and the casts of characters drawn into her orbit, each one ensnared by her charm and complexity.

Praise for Paro

'Highly-flavoured ... the passions and jealousies of a group of middle-class Indians is observed with the assurance and the subtlety of an extremely seasoned writer.' - The Times

'Sharp, witty, and deeply human' - Mitra Misty, Eastern Eye

'A magnificent creation' - London Magazine

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Namita Gokhale

NAMITA GOKHALE, founder-director of the vibrant Jaipur Literature Festival, is herself a publisher and the acclaimed author of twenty books. Both non-fiction and fiction, they include the best-selling Paro: Dreams of Passion, Priya, and Things to Leave Behind.
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