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Sapna Sinha, a modest salesgirl in downtown Delhi, receives a tempting offer from billionaire Vinay Mohan Acharya: become the next CEO of his vast company after successfully completing seven life‑tests. The pact pulls her from the polished floors of a showroom into the vibrant streets and quiet villages of India, where she encounters a colorful cast—from a vain Bollywood superstar to a kleptomaniac Gandhian. As her trial unfolds, Sapna must confront her own ambition and the true nature of the tests, questioning whether Acharya is offering a genuine opportunity or a psychological game. Vikas Swarup crafts a suspenseful tale that explores the allure of wealth and the power of dreams within the context of Indian society.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Vikas Swarup
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