The City of Good Death

Set in the holy city of Banaras, Priyanka Champaneri’s debut novel explores the life of Pramesh, the manager of a death hostel, as he navigates the spiritual and personal mysteries surrounding death, family, and memory. When a mysterious man resembling Pramesh appears from the river, his past and present collide, prompting him to confront long-buried truths and redefine his understanding of death and rebirth. Richly detailed and deeply evocative, the story weaves themes of love, ritual, and redemption against the timeless backdrop of India’s spiritual landscape.