66 pages • 2 hours read
Sejal BadaniThe Storyteller's Secret
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Prologue and Part 1: “Jaya”
Part 2: “Amisha”
Part 3: “Jaya”
Part 4: “Jaya”
Part 5: “Amisha”
Part 6: “Jaya”
Part 7: “Amisha”
Part 8: “Jaya”
Part 9: “Amisha”
Part 10: “Jaya”
Part 11: “Amisha”
Part 12: “Jaya”
Part 13: “Amisha”
Part 14: “Ravi”
Part 15: “Jaya”
Part 16: “Ravi”
Part 17: “Jaya” and Epilogue
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The Storyteller's Secret by Sejal Badani follows Jaya, a woman coping with the grief of multiple miscarriages and a dissolving marriage, as she travels to India to uncover her family's hidden history. There, she learns about her grandmother Amisha, a writer who defied societal norms in 1930s and 1940s colonial India, forging a forbidden love and striving for personal freedom.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Storyteller's Secret by Sejal Badani is praised for its evocative storytelling and rich cultural detail. Readers highlighted its emotional depth and compelling characters. However, some found the pacing uneven and the narrative occasionally predictable. Overall, it’s a moving tale that resonates deeply, though it may not satisfy those seeking brisk action.
Who Should Read The Storyteller's Secret?
Fans of The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman will love The Storyteller's Secret by Sejal Badani. This novel appeals to readers who enjoy emotionally charged historical fiction with strong, resilient female protagonists and intricate family dynamics.