A Delhi Obsession

Two-time Giller Prize winner M.G. Vassanji's latest novel is set in vibrant modern Delhi, where recent widower Munir Khan, a Canadian of Kenyan birth with roots in India, embarks on a journey that sparks a complex and passionate connection with Mohini, a modern Hindu woman and newspaper columnist. As their romance unfolds amidst the city's bustling markets and historical sites, they navigate the tensions of contemporary India, including rising nationalism and societal tensions. The novel explores themes of grief, tradition, rebellion, and love across cultural divides, set against a backdrop of political unrest.