A SUITABLE BOY by Vikram Seth - 1st US Edition - 1993 / Harper Collins Pub.

Description: Up for sale is a copy of "A SUITABLE BOY" by Vikram Seth. Published by Harper Collins Publishers. 1993 - Stated First US Edition. A Suitable Boy is a novel by Vikram Seth, published in 1993. At 1,349 pages (1,488 pages softcover) and 591,552 words, the book is one of the longest novels ever published in a single volume in the English language. A Suitable Boy is set in a newly post-independence, post-partition India. The novel follows the story of four families over a period of 18 months, and centres on Mrs. Rupa Mehra's efforts to arrange the marriage of her younger daughter, Lata, to a "suitable boy". Lata is a 19-year-old university student who refuses to be influenced by her domineering mother or opinionated brother, Arun. Her story revolves around the choice she is forced to make between her suitors Kabir, Haresh, and Amit. Generally, the book is in Good+ Condition. The jacket has some stains, as well as some nicks/chips and tears along the edges. The black boards have some wear and discoloration along the edges. There is scuffing along the edges and the corners are bumped. Writing by a previous owner on the front end page "Berkman". Internally, it is firmly bound with 1,349 pages. The pages have very light wear. Other dings here and there. Please email with questions and see my store for other great items. R-Box 124

Price: 50 USD

Location: Rockville, Maryland

End Time: 2025-01-13T18:04:09.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6 USD

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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 60 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Original/Facsimile: Original

Special Attributes: Dust Jacket