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Secrets and Sins TO have loved and lost is better than to have not loved at all. Matters of the heart are complicated by rulings of the head. And at times, it is indeed advisable to follow your head. But when you are under the spell of love, it is easier said than done. It is difficult to describe why we act and behave strangely around certain people. Even when nothing has been said, the vibes make it all too evident to ignore. Love does that to you. Jaishree Misra has written many bestselling novels. She has an MA in English Literature from Kerala University and two postgraduate diplomas from the University of London, one in Special Education and the other in Broadcast Journalism. Previously she worked at the Board of Film Classification in London and now divides her time between London and India. She has also authored Secret and Lies.
Riva Walia comes across as the perfectionist, choosing to lead her life with her head firmly on her shoulders. Not only does she not allow herself to have a single deceitful bone in her body, she cannot tolerate anyone who seems to be going off the track. For her, it is her career which is pulling her through a rough patch in her marriage. On the other hand, a lot of her marital discord can be attributed to her success. That, alas, is the bane of the modern working woman. She is a total family person and her life revolves around them. All her decisions are grounded in reality and she thinks through the repercussions of her actions. Her polar opposite is her sister, Kaaya. With a picture perfect marriage and a luxurious standard of living, she lives for the moment. Her decisions are more like whims and fancies that catch her attention. She just loves to tempt people with her enchanting beauty and presence. She is very aware of the effect that she has on people and never fails to use it as a tool. The quiet boy next door with a deadly charm, Aman Khan, has made it big in Bollywood. In spite of the attention and adulation that he enjoys, he remains firmly rooted. But it is rightly said that no one can have his cake and eat it too. His wife is as much a tantrum-throwing star wife as he would want her to be a family person. He feels connected only because of their son, whom he adores. Thus, despite of all his success, his longing for love is unrequited. He finds it where he had lost it once before. It keeps him on the edge, trying hard not to lose it yet again. The book has a merry mix
of characters that are all very real. They make mistakes; get away
with some, get caught for the others and are affected for a lifetime
by a few. The basic theme is one of celebration of life and that it
goes on no matter what. It is indeed very readable for its lovable
Riva and the zestful Kaaya. There is a bit of both in all of us.
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The
story revolves around Riva Walia and Aman Khan, the college
sweethearts but estranged. Both find their place in the sun,
successful in their respective careers. But is it enough, or will it
ever be enough? The longing and desire that simmer beneath a tranquil
surface come to the fore in a series of unexpected events. Their
actions, which they can little control, put both their lives in
turmoil. It is a situation they both enjoy to the hilt, but at the
same time, it is one which they could be better off without.