Witness the scenario of lust and lies with Scandalous Housewives: Mumbai by Madhuri Banerjee

Madhuri gives us a peek into the modern Indian housewife who isn’t afraid to love and follows her heart. - Huma Qureshi.

Madhuri Banerjee is back with another thesis on love, which comes of age and relationships, she has come up with her latest literary work, Scandalous Housewives: Mumbai by Madhuri Banerjee, which is an effort to expose the housewives from the upper strata in Mumbai. The book in particular has targeted an area in Mumbai known Sapphire Towers, which is just another residential society in Mumbai and accommodates the high profile people of Mumbai. The author, in the book has thrown light on the lives of the housewives and their humdrum routines, that is carried out with clockwork precision. Now, enough of this household work and monotony in the lives of these ladies, let’s just move on to the actual side of their lives, which has been very graciously hidden under the thick sheet of lies and deceit which has been adapted by a group of lonely housewives.

Madhuri has taken a few examples of the housewives from the mentioned society and describing their monotonous lives which led them to indulge in illegitimate activities. First, the author has talked about the mother of two young daughters, Gita, who has a boring marriage and wants to escape from it and from the lust from her forbidden relationship. Then, she has talked about Sarita, who is a Gujarati housewife and a mother and is really addicted to so called ‘kinky sex’ and even pays a good price for it. By taking housewives from different backgrounds, further Madhuri talks about a stylish working mother, who carries a horrendous secret in her heart, which could even lead her marriage to an end. And then there is a sultry model Natasha, who seems to have it all and is desperately in love with a boy of about half of her age who is in addition the son of one of her friends. The book shows that each woman in the Sapphire Towers scrambles to conceal her darkest secret, however an anonymous email is sent to each of these women with appalling effects.

The novel is undoubtedly interesting as it is racy and unputdownable. The new series of Scandalous Housewives: Mumbai has started with its first book with sizzling story and action-packed climax by bestselling author Madhuri Banerjee. Through the book, the author has told the unsung stories of housewives in urban India who will go to any extents to fulfill their deepest and darkest desires. Scandalous housewives is a darkly humorous take on the lives of three housewives in three metros. She adds, “I’m trying to create a plethora of different characters”. She further adds “Love and relationships are important to everyone,”. “How much you are willing to give, defines who you are,” says the former screenplay writer, columnist, blogger and author. “Relationships fascinate me and it always intrigues me how they impact everyone’s life.”

Fascinating Facts

• From the bestselling author of losing my virginity and other dumb ideas, mistakes like love and sex and advantage love comes another scintillating tale of love, sex and difficult relationships.
• The first in a series, scandalous housewives - Mumbai is a modern take on Indian housewives which will speak to a wide readership.
• The dilemmas of the four women-a loveless marriage, fetishes, impossible relationships and secrets in their past-are relatable and their stories will have mass appeal.
• Even though the book is based in Mumbai, the stories of these women are universal and can be read by women of all ages across the country.

Author's Bio

Madhuri Banerjee is a bestselling author, a blogger with CNN-IBN, a screenplay writer for Bollywood films, an Ad film director, a columnist with Asian Age and a mother. She has her own production house, Gray Matter Solution, that makes ad films and TV shows. She has also won a National Award for her documentary on women's issues called Between Dualities. Currently, she is the face of Revlon as their Relationship Expert.

Expose the realities of these housewives living in Sapphire Towers by reading the book and be aware of what your wife does after you leave for the office. So just read out this book and be aware what’s happening around you. The book is available at lelobooks, an online bookstore in India and also avail attractive discounts.