{"title":"Mahesh Rao","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMahesh Rao\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts richly woven narratives that delve into the complexities of human relationships and the nuances of everyday life. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eHalf Light\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers to explore themes of identity, memory, and emotional resilience through compelling characters and evocative storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in general fiction, Rao’s writing balances introspection with vivid scenes that capture both the subtle and profound moments of existence. Expect thoughtful, engaging novels that linger long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"half-light-by-mahesh-rao-9781805337898","title":"Half Light","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the misty mountains of Darjeeling, a landslide entraps the guests and staff of a dilapidated hotel. Cooped up inside, two men exchange lingering glances. For carefree Neville, this is one of many exhilarating encounters, stolen kisses in stairways and parked cars. But for Pavan, an employee desperate to avoid detection, their entanglement prises open his carefully contained and solitary existence with unforgettable consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFour years later, their paths cross again amidst the towering skyscrapers and ghostly smog of Mumbai. Pavan has fled the hills, burying all memories of their encounter, while Neville is now a flailing graduate, craving something more than the naked torsos blowing up his phone. When he glimpses Pavan working behind the reception of a luxurious hotel, he demands a meeting, pursuing him with mischief and menace as the secrets of their time together threaten to tumble into the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet on the brink of India's ruling to decriminalise homosexuality, this is a tender, richly atmospheric and elegantly wry story of outlawed desire and the hope of a life beyond concealment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHalf Light\u003c\/em\u003e by Mahesh Rao explores themes of desire and identity at a pivotal moment in contemporary Indian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47772997320940,"sku":"9781805337898","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781805337898-half-light.jpg?v=1782178742"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mahesh-rao.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}