by Vaikom Muhammad BasheerA lighter, satirical take on romance, this novel follows the humorous efforts of Saramma and Kesavan Nair. It famously uses a love story to address religious harmony and social issues.

One rainy Tuesday, a young woman named Meera arrived, drenched and carrying a manuscript wrapped in yellow silk. She didn't want to read; she wanted to replace the twelfth book.

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