Saanvri: The Story of a Concubine

Book Details

• Author: Vinod Pande

• Publisher: Niyogi Books

• Edition: First Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 264

• ISBN: 9789385285455

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches

About The Book

The Exploited by Vinod Pande is a gripping and thought-provoking tale that delves into the complexities of power, manipulation, and survival in a small North Indian town. The story begins with the mysterious disappearance of a nurse, Saanvri, while visiting a patient. What initially appears to be a simple abduction case soon unfolds into a much darker and more intricate narrative.

As the police and CBI investigate, the truth slowly emerges through the painful reflections of those closest to the protagonist. Saanvri’s life, shaped by decadence in the high palaces of power, becomes a chilling saga of a woman who learns to exploit the wanton desires of men, using both her sexuality and cunning to secure material gain and ascendancy in a society that exploits and abuses her.

The novel explores the lives of three key men—Saanvri’s husband, her lover, and the man she chooses to manipulate. Each one uses her with impunity, playing a significant role in her transformation from a vulnerable victim to a calculating and powerful manipulator. The Exploited is a dark, emotional journey through the complexities of power dynamics, gender, and survival, ultimately revealing the true cost of exploitation and the evolution of a woman from a mere victim to an unrelenting exploiter.