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Set in India's Old Delhi, Clear Light of Day follows the Das family as they navigate deep-rooted tensions and embrace the possibility of forgiveness. Bimla, a teacher at a women's college, lives with her mentally challenged brother, Baba, and supports his care. Tara, the younger sister, has become estranged, married, and has children of her own. Raja, the eldest, enjoys professional success. When Tara returns for a visit, old memories surface, sparking a poignant domestic drama that illuminates the complexities of love, resentment, and self‑understanding within the family.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Anita Desai
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