The Sudden Trouble

Everyone around him sees Neelakanta as nothing but trouble. All he wants is to be loved and cared for, and he finds that in Kiranmoyee, who takes him into her heart despite her husband and family's disapproval. When Kiran's brother-in-law arrives, that fragile happiness is put to the test. This story sits among eighteen hand-picked tales in the collection, each rewritten in English from the original Bengali, carrying feelings of love, sadness, happiness and longing. Together, they offer a glimpse into the social classes, customs and beliefs of Indian life long ago, in stories that continue to delight readers young and old.