Buy this book on-line Irani, Anosh : The ParcelKnopf Canada, Toronto, 2016 ISBN 9780345816740
"The Parcel''s astonishing heart, soul and unforgettable voice is Madhu--born a boy, but a eunuch by choice--who has spent most of her life in a close-knit clan of transgender sex workers in Kamathipura, the notorious red-light district of Bombay. Madhu identifies herself as a ""hijra""--a person belonging to the third sex, neither here nor there, man nor woman. Now, at 40, she has moved away from prostitution, her trade since her teens, and is forced to beg to support the charismatic head of the hijra clan, Gurumai. One day Madhu receives a call from Padma Madam, the most feared brothel owner in the district: a ""parcel"" has arrived--a young girl from the provinces, betrayed and trafficked by her aunt--and Madhu must prepare it for its fate. Despite Madhu''s reluctance, she is forced to take the job by Gurumai. As Madhu''s emotions spiral out of control, her past comes back to haunt her, threatening to unravel a lifetime''s work and identity.". Book. Book Condition: New. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: New Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Irani, Anosh : The Parcel. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including incunabula, collectables, livres illustrées, out of print books and atlases. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |