Bücher von Bulbul Sharma

When Mayadevi, aged 70, 75 or 80, depending on her mood, decides to goto London, she knows it will mean a year of penance to wash away the sins ofcrossing the ocean. But if her son will not come to her, Mayadevi must go toher son.In 'Fish Curry Memories', Leela spends her nights cooking curries on order,so that she can buy a ticket back from London to Delhi, and escape the life ofunpaid maidservant to her nephew and his wife.In between these two stories, are other journeys, ghosts, and a murder ortwo. Anadi crosses the river from Bishtupur to cities far away, only to find thatit takes a chance meeting with a bedraggled stranger to transport him backhome. Roopbala makes a pilgrimage to Badrinath to atone for a crime she hadcommitted years ago-or had she? Soni in 'A Murder in the Wedding Season'is faced with a dilemma-is Banno Bua victim or criminal? Just as the readermust ponder whether it is Pinky and her brother in 'Child-thief' who shouldbe punished, or the people from whom they steal.Spanning a period of 30 years, from 'Rites of Passage', written in 1992, tonew stories published here for the first time, this collection showcases thefinest stories by a writer famed and loved for her gentle humour, lightness oftouch and compassionate understanding of the human heart.

Bulbul Sharma has spent a lifetime exploring the gardens, parks and forestareas in and around Delhi. This delightful book is the result of her wanderings.From Grey Hornbills and Rose-ringed Parakeets in Lodi Gardens to thehandsome resident Indian Eagle-owl at Tughlakabad Fort, she recounts herobservations of all manner of birds and animals with the zeal of a true naturelover. She describes how the different seasons bring about changes to Delhi'sflora and fauna. During fog-shrouded winter days, she makes her way toSultanpur Lake to watch the migratory birds; in Delhi's brief spring, whenevery roundabout and garden is a riot of colour, she watches the birds busilybuilding their nests. In the cruel summer months when everyone escapesindoors to escape the heat, the calls of the Coppersmith and the Green Barbetresound from every leafy tree. And then the monsoon arrives heralded by thePied-crested Cuckoo which never fails to predict the rain.Sharma observes how the enforced solitude of the lockdowns in Covid daysturned many of us into nature lovers, who suddenly discovered the pleasuresof watching the birds on the trees. Now that things are back to normal, shehopes that these newborn nature lovers will continue to savour one of life'ssimplest joys-birdwatching.

Meet Paati, Thatha, Dida, Nani, Dadi, Dadu and so many more grandparentsof all kinds in this charming collection of stories by some of India's bestchildren's writers. What is a child to do if Nani decides to audition for a danceshow? Or if Paati suddenly appears as an apparition with magenta-colouredhair? What is it like when Thatha becomes a detective and goes crime busting,or when Dadu decides to deal with an unhappy ghost in the neighbourhood?Ruskin Bond gives a glimpse of his Granny as a young girl. Bulbul Sharmarecounts an exciting and unusual train journey with her beloved Dida. AshokBanker and Jerry Pinto write sensitively about dealing with the loss of agrandparent, while Bijal Vachharajani's grandma would know just what to dowith all those single-use plastic bags everywhere.A collection to be read alone or with a grandparent, Dance, Nani, Dance bringsto life the unique and beautiful bond children share with grandparents. Itwill make readers laugh, or wipe a tear, or inspire them to cuddle Nani somemore!

DescriptionWho is Rosa Rodriguez and why did she come to Chartsville Hall? In theanswer to that question lies the key to solving her murder. Inspector Ram Sensets about diligently finding it, ably assisted by the redoubtable Mrs Tweedy,who knows everything that goes on in Shimla, though she hardly ever leavesher little cottage.The line-up of suspects includes William Parker-Smith, the seemingly blandand boring Assistant Deputy Commissioner, his wife Helen, a very pukkaEnglish memsahib, and his acid-tongued sister, Emily; the gin-swilling RaniSahiba of Manon and her dashing ADC, Johnny Singh; and a disgruntleddomestic staff, led by Matilda, Helen's faithful ayah.Which of them had a hand in Rosa's murder-and why? As Ram Sen and MrsTweedy-with help from William's gentle niece, Mary, and Boris, the taciturnRussian-unravel the mystery, they are led into the murky world of theLower Mall, of drug dealers and opium addicts, spies and assassins.With her unerring ear for dialogue and skilfully drawn characters, Bulbul Sharmarecreates the world of the British Raj-complete with English memsahibs whostroll down the Mall with their parasols, mansions with manicured lawns, andBrigadiers and their ladies who can crack a crime over bridge at the club. Inthe tradition of Agatha Christie and Alexander McCall Smith, Murder in Shimladoesn't let up on the mystery and suspense until the last page.