The House of Hidden Mothers

<p><b>''Dazzling. Intense and gritty at times, sparkling and hilarious at others. I found it absorbing, witty, joyous and moving…and that’s all I really want from a book!'' - JO BRAND</b><br><br><b>''Warm and witty'' <i>Sunday Times</i></b><br><br><b>''The gifted Syal does it again'' <i>Indpendent</i></b><br><br>HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO GET THE LIFE YOU CAN''T HAVE?<br><br> Shyama, aged forty-eight, has fallen for a younger man. They want a child together.<br><br>Meanwhile, in a rural village in India, young Mala, trapped in an oppressive marriage, dreams of escape.<br><br>When Shyama and Mala meet, they help each other realise their dreams. But will fate guarantee them both happiness?...<br><br>Brimming with warmth, wit and indignation, Meera Syal immerses us in a devastating story of friendship, family and the lengths we will go to have a perfect life. THE HOUSE OF HIDDEN MOTHERS is her long-awaited third novel and shows Meera Syal at the height of her literary powers<br><br><br>''Brilliant. It is destined to be a bestseller.'' - ESTHER FREUD</p>