A Kiss at the Goddess's Feet

Alexandra Narin’s novel is steeped in the spirit of the Indian megacity. This poignant story about a poor actor from Mumbai and his charming beloved will not leave any reader indifferent. In the backstreets of Bollywood, through the darkness and obstacles, the heroes will have to find their way to happiness and light. But will all dreams come true? In the shadow of the giant film industry, in the back alleys of the city, survive an unknown actor and his bride. Their feelings are taboo. They get one only chance to escape poverty and be together, but fate weaves an unpredictable and terrifying pattern. The novel is filled with the uniqueness of the tropical megapolis and the magic of India. Every word of the book was carefully gathered among poor actors in Mumbai’s slums, in a village of the vanishing Koli people. At its core are living stories and destinies of people. Alexandra Narin is an aspiring writer and already a winner of the LitRес prize. All her books are infused with an Indian flavor. The author describes real life against the backdrop of the slums with a wonderful command of language: feelings, переживання, and, of course, love.