What makes a marriage? Love or compatibility? Passion or pragmatism? Shobhan
Bantwal's compelling new novel explores thefascinating subject of arranged
marriage, as a young Indian-American woman navigates the gulf between desire and
tradition.To Siya Giri, arranged marriages have always seemed absurd. But while
her career as an environmental lawyer has flourished,she remains a virgin,
living with her parents in suburban New Jersey.However, she now wants to get
married, and for thatshe is finally ready to do the unthinkable!
Siya's first few bridal-viewings are as awkward as she anticipated. But then
she's introduced to Roger Vadepalli, and thingsseem to change. Or do they?
Self-possessed, intelligent, and charming, Roger is