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The Return Present: An exhilarating and emotional read

Penned By Sonia Lakshman
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The Return Present: An exhilarating and emotional read

Penned By Sonia Lakshman
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‘A beautiful and raw tale of a family in India that will make you laugh, break your heart and make you root hard for these women.’Two sisters. One contention. The price of being right at all costs. Perfect for fans of Vikram Seth, Arundhati Roy, Elif Shafak and…Jane Austen, this is an unforgettable novel about desire, dominance and enduring love. Most of all, that not everything precious can be owned.In Balthazar House– a once regal family mansion - a battle of wills erupts. Ferangiz, the formidable matriarch and her excitable sister Farida go head-to-head in a fierce fight over the fate of Mehnaz – their home’s collective and beloved daughter.So begins a love story of a very different kind. Superstition encounters conviction, independence counters devotion, rivalry rules the roost, grief finds its rage.Who will triumph, what will be lost, what will the stars foretell…?Readers LOVE The Return Present★★★★★ WOW....echoes of "A Suitable Boy" by Vikram Seth and a touch of Austen....You are drawn into the lives of these women, with guts, personality, needs and ambition. I didn't want it to end!★★★★★ What an amazing debut book. Think Vikram Seth meets Arundhati Roy but still with Lakshman’s own unique style. I was truly blown away!★★★★★ This book took me on a ride I didn’t see coming. It made me laugh out loud, tear up without warning, and cheer for characters that felt so real, I half-expected them to step off the page!★★★★★ A rollercoaster of heart and humour!★★★★★ This book has it inventive storytelling, beautiful language, all the emotions you care about. A masterful debut. Read it. ★★★★★ Raw, bold, and unexpectedly tender. It dances between humor and heartbreak with such ease. Worth every page!★★★★★ A masterclass in storytelling, Isabelle Allende meets Elif Shafak with a bit of Jeannette Winterson thrown in! A ravishing read.★★★★★ Deeply poignant, joyously spirited, superbly written. Pure gold!★★★★★ Warm, sensuous, tragic, funny and full of passion and pathos. This is a book to truly savour!★★★★★ Absolutely loved this book … could barely put it down. Plenty of laugh out loud moments amongst all the intrigue and drama. A beautifully written page turner!★★★★★ Magical! I loved it! Devoured it in one sitting and immediately want to read it again!★★★★★ Amazing. Truly captivating writing…a rich and beautiful piece of work.★★★★★ Something special has come our way.

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Sonia Lakshman is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Sonia Lakshman enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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Dorothy Flores
Dorothy Flores May 27, 2024
"I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers."
Kimberly Garcia
Kimberly Garcia January 17, 2024
"Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A very distinguished novel."
Richard Gomez
Richard Gomez September 06, 2025
"Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend."
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