Six Days in Bombay

De: Alka Joshi

Narrado por: Sneha Mathan

"A sparkling travelogue and a poignant journey of self-discovery all in one. . . . Alka Joshi is simply the best!" —Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Rose Code

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist, this sweeping novel of identity and self-discovery takes listeners from Bombay to Prague, Florence, Paris and London, to uncover the mystery behind a famous painter's death.

When renowned painter Mira Novak arrives at Wadia hospital in Bombay after a miscarriage, she's expected to make a quick recovery, and her nurse, Sona, is excited to learn more about the vivacious artist who shares her half-Indian identity. Sona, yearning for a larger life, finds herself carried away by Mira's stories of her travels and exploits and is shocked by accounts of the many lovers the painter has left scattered throughout Europe. When Mira dies quite suddenly and mysteriously, Sona falls under suspicion, and her quiet life is upended.

The key to proving Sona's innocence may lie in a cryptic note and four paintings Mira left in her care, sending the young woman on a mission to visit the painter's former friends and lovers across a tumultuous Europe teetering toward war. On the precipice of discovering her own identity, Sona learns that the painter's charming facade hid a far more complicated, troubled soul.

In her first stand-alone novel since her bestselling debut, The Henna Artist, Alka Joshi uses the life of painter Amrita Sher-Gil, the "Frida Kahlo of India," as inspiration for the story's beginning to explore how far we'll travel to determine where we truly belong.

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Thoughtful, atmospheric read!

Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi is a beautifully written historical novel set in 1930s. It follows Sona, an Anglo-Indian nurse, as she unravels a mystery tied to a brief encounter with a famous painter named Mira. The book shines in its vivid settings and exploration of identity, but the plot slows in the middle and the mystery wraps up too quickly. Still, it’s a rewarding read for fans of slow-burn historical fiction.

Compelling character, wonderful narration

Alka weaves a rich story with a compelling Anglo Indian central character and her friendship based on a legendary woman painter. The plot moves you through some wonderful places like Paris, Prague & London before bringing you back with a satisfying conclusion. Sneha Mathan’s narration authentically captures the cadence of speech - an engrossing listen from a master storyteller!

Terrific story about the painter Amrita Sherfill

Excellent fictionalized account of the talented painter, Amrita Shergill. Fabulous performance by Sneha Mathan, who never fails to mesmerize with her careful articulation and velvety voice.

Another great story from Alka Joshi

I had no idea what to expect from this latest book from Alka Joshi because I did my best to ignore all news about it. I’m going to keep my review to the basics. The main character is a young nurse named Sona Falstaff, an Anglo-Indian who lives with her mother. She meets a patient who just miscarried, Mira Novak, an enigmatic painter, half Indian and half European. The two connect in just a matter of days.

We meet a variety of characters with their own stories although Sona and Mira remain central to the plot. When tragedy strikes Sona goes on a journey to Turkey and some European cities. Since it takes place in the late 1930s, we can sense the impending war, although this is not about it. We get to experience the feeling of newness along with Sona. The people she meets and the places she goes felt authentic to me. I loved Sona from the first few pages and was invested from the start. I listened to the audiobook that was beautifully narrated by Sneha Mathan who I always enjoy. Alka Joshi has delivered us another compelling story.

Loved the audio!

The story was amazing. Everything AJ writes is always great. This audiobook really made the book stand out though!

A tangled web of the minds of others

I love the books of Alka Joshi, I’m glad I preordered this story as I loved all the previous stories of this author! I found this story exciting with twists and turns of all the creative characters involved, and felt as if I traveled thru all the countries with the writings! I loved this book and highly recommend it!!

Wonderful read

Another well written book from this author. I would recommend it to everyone to read.

Wonderfully written and love the narrator

It’s so easy to imagine this book in your mind. It’s like watching a movie only better!

Another beautiful novel from Alka Joshi!

Truly was hooked from the beginning like the other three books from Alka Joshi, it was wonderful to hear yet another one of her books, and enjoy the rich world she builds in each one! So worth the read, thank you for another beautiful story!

What an interesting story.

I learned so much from this book. I never realized how hated the people from India were when they became their own country and not under Britain.

The narration was so easy to listen to.

I just really love this book along with the other books of her I’ve read