A Suitable Boy

Vikram Seth's novel is, at its core, a love story: the tale of Lela's - and her mother's - attempts to find a suitable boy through love or through exacting maternal appraisal. At the same time, it is the story of India, newly independent and struggling through a time of crisis as a sixth of the world's population faces its first great General Election and the chance to map its own destiny.

Already a number one bestseller, this celebrated novel is now brought to life by the author himself in nearly six hours of listening pleasure.