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An Autograph For Anjali Kindle Edition

by Sundari Venkatraman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 192 ratings
At thirty-nine, Anjali Mathur feels like an exotic bird trapped in a golden cage, hating the life of the idle wife of a multi-millionaire husband who simply has neither the time nor the inclination to give her his attention.
She meets Parth at a common friend’s party. It’s not just his looks that Anjali’s attracted to, but his gentle and understanding nature.
At forty-two, Parth Bhardwaj is an internationally famous author, writing under a pseudonym. Always having steered clear of married women, he has a difficult time keeping away from Anjali, feeling drawn to her from the moment he sets eyes on her.
Just when the two finally realise that they are meant for each other, the unthinkable happens.
Jayant Mathur is found murdered in his bed, making both Parth and Anjali the prime suspects.
Will Anjali ever find happiness in her lonely life?
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Bestselling Indie Author RubinaRamesh says:

AuthorSundari Venkatraman conquers the hearts of women by depicting woman in all her glory.A mysterious beginning, a thread of romance and a roomful of drama, all willkeep you glued to the pages. The Bold and the Beautiful - as the charactersmake their paths, crisscrossing each other's lives to reach one destination; adestination which might destroy the lives of the members of the Mathur Family.

Ms.Venkatraman's novels always show the female protagonist as an emerging power.From their lowest point they rise like the phoenix till they become trendsetters.Anjali lives up to this trend. A quiet firebrand who is not afraid to face herdesires, stand up against her husband's tyranny and above all, is a woman inall her glory. Anjali is a celebration of womanhood. She will slowly creep intoa reader's mind. Ms. Venkatraman has come up with a few shockers in this one.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01CM794TG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Flaming Sun (Indie published)
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 5, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 220 pages
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Sundari Venkatraman

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Sundari Venkatraman is an Indie Author who has 68 books to her credit. These books have consistently featured in the Top 100 Bestseller Lists on Amazon India, Amazon USA, Amazon UK, Amazon Canada and Amazon Australia in both romance as well as Asian Drama categories. Her latest hot romances have all been on #1 Bestseller slot in Amazon India for over a month.

These days, the author is independently publishing her novels in paperback format under her banner Flaming Sun, printed and distributed by Notion Press.

Even as a child, Sundari absolutely loved the ‘lived happily ever after’ syndrome and she grew up on a steady diet of fairy tales, Phantom comics and Mandrake comics. It was always about good triumphing over evil and a happy ending after the protagonists surmounted all unexpected obstacles.

Once she entered her teens, Sundari switched her loyalties from fairy tales to Mills & Boon. While she loved reading both of these, she kept visualising what would have happened if there were similar situations happening in India; to local heroes and heroines. And of course, the joy of vanquishing the ubiquitous evil villains! Her imagination soared and she happily ensconced herself in a rosy romantic cocoon for many years.

Then came the writing—a true bolt from the blue! And Sundari Venkatraman has never looked back.

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Customers praise the book's well-etched characters and intriguing storyline, with one review highlighting its suspenseful elements. The writing quality receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it's written in episode-like chapters. Moreover, the book maintains a steady pace that keeps readers turning pages, and one review mentions how it perfectly reflects society. However, the romance aspect receives mixed reactions from customers.

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5 customers mention "Character development"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with well-etched characters that are distinct from each other. One customer notes that the characters feel real with their emotions, while another describes the protagonist as a fragile yet strong woman.

"...I loved the characters. And of course, the main people are just adorable...." Read more

"...I found Parth to be the most well-etched character as if he were the author’s favorite from all the characters – he could say no wrong, do no wrong..." Read more

"...Parth was charismatic, bold and confident. But I felt a mild distaste when he kind of overwhelmed Anjali with his affections in certain scenes...." Read more

"...romance that gently taps on sexism, patriarchy and exploring characters distinct from each other...." Read more

5 customers mention "Storyline"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it intriguing and not disappointing, with one customer noting how well the suspense elements were executed.

"I enjoy Sundari's writing and this book was no exception in its storyline, sequence of events and the outcome. I loved the characters...." Read more

"...The story is well written, flows and the flashback were very interesting. I liked how the story of Parth and Anjali unfolded...." Read more

"...I really liked the premise; even more, the author’s choice of social issue. The thing I did not connect with was the romance...." Read more

"...The story didn't disappoint me at all with the complex characters. It has certainly whetted my appetite for the author's other books...." Read more

4 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as kick-ass and well-crafted, with one customer noting it is written in episode-like chapters.

"...people you want to befriend right away, all woven in with good writing and a solid dose of romance, I say grab this book!..." Read more

"...The story is well written, flows and the flashback were very interesting. I liked how the story of Parth and Anjali unfolded...." Read more

"...Parth was charismatic, bold and confident. But I felt a mild distaste when he kind of overwhelmed Anjali with his affections in certain scenes...." Read more

"...every end and gives a new edge and twist to showcase her mark of kick ass writing...." Read more

3 customers mention "Culture"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's cultural representation, with one noting how it perfectly reflects society, while another finds the main characters adorable.

"...I loved the characters. And of course, the main people are just adorable...." Read more

"...as well as in this book it is confirmed as Anjali is a beautiful, cultured, educated woman but her husband still ignores her...." Read more

"...They perfectly reflected the society. Anjali was a strong heroine with a steel backbone and determination to get out of her hell of a life...." Read more

3 customers mention "Pace"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pace, with several mentioning it keeps them turning pages.

"...Having said that, it is still a decent read - pretty fast paced, which keeps you turning pages, and makes you think...." Read more

"...was written in episode-like chapters which hooked me and reeled me in with its steady pace...." Read more

"An Autograph for Anjali starts off on such a note that it kept me hooked...." Read more

3 customers mention "Readability"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable, with one mentioning that the author kept their attention throughout and another noting that it whetted their appetite for the author's other works.

"...Having said that, it is still a decent read - pretty fast paced, which keeps you turning pages, and makes you think...." Read more

"...It has certainly whetted my appetite for the author's other books...." Read more

"...Also, the author kept the reader's attention by keeping the chapters small and precise...." Read more

4 customers mention "Romance"2 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed feelings about the romance in the book, with some appreciating the solid dose of romantic elements, while one customer found it lacking in love and companionship.

"...If you love a good story that packs in emotion, friendship, wonderful relationships, people you want to befriend right away, all woven in with good..." Read more

"...She has all the money but no appreciation or love or companionship...." Read more

"...An autograph for Anjali is a thrilling mature romance that gently taps on sexism, patriarchy and exploring characters distinct from each other...." Read more

"...and that is why I found this disappointing, but the romance did not work for me at all...." Read more

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  • Vidya Sury
    5.0 out of 5 stars A most refreshing romance story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2016
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    I enjoy Sundari's writing and this book was no exception in its storyline, sequence of events and the outcome. I loved the characters. And of course, the main people are just adorable. This is the kind of story one fantasises about and I felt a little sad when the book ended. But true to her style, Sundari promises a sequel and eagerly look forward to it. (Hurry up, Sundari!)

    If you love a good story that packs in emotion, friendship, wonderful relationships, people you want to befriend right away, all woven in with good writing and a solid dose of romance, I say grab this book! And while you are at it, go on the favorite the author, because you will love all her books!

    Thank you Sundari!
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  • Inderpreet
    4.0 out of 5 stars Poor Life, Rich Love
    Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2016
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    An Autograph For Anjali follows the journey of Anjali a stay at home lady who also happens to be a wife of a very rich guy. She wants for nothing but still searches to fill her emptiness. The book is a commentary on the ‘empty- nest syndrome’ parents especially mothers face when grown up kids leave the home for education or jobs. This is more acutely felt by Anjali since she is emotionally alone. Her husband openly cheats on her and has no emotional connect.
    I found Parth to be the most well-etched character as if he were the author’s favorite from all the characters – he could say no wrong, do no wrong and the journey he had to reach where he is added depth and integrity to his character. I was impressed with him as well. However, given his life, I felt he needed a bit more grey in him – a tiny bit of grey. ;)
    Arjun the son was a bit incomplete persona for me since I found him to be very mature at times but his interaction with Parth made me cringe. A grown man would not be so open to another guy who is just a friend or whom he just met. He is a young man still getting the hang of life and loses his father so I suppose it is possible but he should have some friends he could count on? However, I would love to read his story where he comes in as his own man. Here he was just a bit aimless, kind of a simpleton and docile.
    The catalyst to the change Anjali heralds is her life is her husband’s apathy and the other woman as well as her own attraction to Parth. That she is afraid of her emotions and fears the turn her life is taking is written so realistically by Sundari. If we just read the confusion and dilemma Anjali faces it reminds us of the sad fate of many ladies who happen to get divorced in the mid-30s or 40s since their husband found a new squeeze. She may be a rich man’s wife but this ails all levels of our society, kudos to Sundari as she yet again pens a love story with a social message of the ills of our society.
    This is a romance with a murder and the wife seems to be the most likely suspect. The murderer was clear to me by the time I had read 60% of the story but the thrill of the book was in finding how and why (though I suspected it) it was done and how the killer escaped from the home. The story moves between the murder and the lives of the protagonists as we learn of the possible motives and the emotions of the characters in the backdrop of the murder. Also, I felt that the other characters or rivals could have added to the mystery of who could be the murderer and keep the reader guessing.
    I have always believed that it is not the wife who is at fault if her husband cheats on her. It is the man’s weakness and in real life as well as in this book it is confirmed as Anjali is a beautiful, cultured, educated woman but her husband still ignores her. The story is well written, flows and the flashback were very interesting. I liked how the story of Parth and Anjali unfolded. She really did deserve a second chance and I loved how she bloomed and all the spice made me smile. Thankfully I was reading alone so no strange looks from strangers :D
    Murder or not this is basically a love story and goes to the heart of a middle-aged woman, her struggle, her dilemma and her self-discovery. She has all the money but no appreciation or love or companionship. There are sadly scores of women like Anjali - rich or poor who continue to work, take care and toil for their families – unappreciated and unloved. Anjali was able to break the mould that many do not even recognize they are stuck in.
    I root for Anjali and am glad she got the autograph! ;)

    ( I got the copy of the book from Amazon.com and this is my honest opinion.)
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  • Shantala Shenoy Nayak
    3.0 out of 5 stars Premise was good,but I found the execution lacking a little.Still a decent read,which keeps you turning pages & makes you think.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2016
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    This is the third book that I have read by the author, and I have liked the earlier two better than this one; The Madras Affair being the clear favorite.

    In each and every one of her books, the author addresses a social issue (though they are primarily romances), and this one is no different. While the other two books dealt with more obvious social evils, like child marriage (The Runaway Bridegroom) and marital abuse/rape (The Madras Affair) - in this one the author has addressed a seemingly perfect, yet unhappy marriage (which isn’t so much of a social evil, but social pressures are a big reason why people continue to live in such marriages). The author also deals with mental health, which very few talk about. And this one has a (small) mystery angle to it too.

    I really liked the premise; even more, the author’s choice of social issue. The thing I did not connect with was the romance. It was too direct at times, there was a lot of telling over showing, and felt very awkward (to me) at places. It is possible that I had higher expectations after The Madras Affair, and that is why I found this disappointing, but the romance did not work for me at all.

    The other thing is that while I loved the fact that the author chose to address the issue of mental illness, I have mixed feelings about the treatment of the subject. Here too, the expectations have possibly played spoilsport, because I had loved how the author had handled child marriage and marital abuse/ rape, but in this case, the portrayal and the treatment of depression did not sit well with me.

    The element of suspense was executed well. Sure it was not a big mystery, because there was a limited cast of characters, and hence an easy guess, but I don’t think the author ever intended it to be primarily a tale of whodunit. It was an interesting way of diversifying a romance, and it worked.

    Overall - The premise was good; the potential was there, but I found the execution lacking a little. Having said that, it is still a decent read - pretty fast paced, which keeps you turning pages, and makes you think.

    Note: If this is the first and/or only book you have read by this author - I strongly urge you to read The Madras Affair (Full review on my blog - shanayatales dot com)

    Disclaimer: I had beta read this book, and downloaded a free copy of the published version when there was a Kindle offer.

    Find more book reviews at SHANAYA TALES DOT COM.
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  • Shalini
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a delightful read!
    Reviewed in India on July 7, 2016
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    The story starts with the murder of Anjali's husband- Jayant, a multi millionaire who is selfish and unloving. As the past unveils, I got hooked into the story. Anjali's only solace is Arjun who is more like a friend and companion to her. He is loving and caring and is a dutiful son- a perfect son every mother would want. An intelligent woman that she is, Anjali is bored having spent years of her life being a housewife with no rights or voice of her own. She is lonely and is treated like doormat by Jayant. Parth Bharadwaj, an author seems to have a very positive effect on Anjali but his love makes her feel guilty and she goes into depression. Things go haywire and Jayant is found murdered in cold blood in his own bedroom. Who killed Jayant? What could be the motive of the murder? What would happen to Anjali and Parth?

    An Autograph for Anjali is a complex and sensitive story. As always, Sundari has done a brilliant job with intense depiction of female protagonist. She has proved her mettle with a beautiful romance and a murder mystery to spice up the story. My heart went for Anjali and I felt equally sad when she went into depression. But her inner strength and power helped her cope up and traverse through whatever life had to throw her way. The love scenes were hot and steamy and the romance was beautiful. The story had a smooth flow and not even once I felt that some chapters were added just for the sake of moving things. It was an emotional roller-coaster ride with a fair amount of mystery, love, affection, grief, longing and strong portrayal of relations. And Arjun? I wouldn't be surprised if Sundari decides to write a book with Arjun as the protagonist. He is awesome.

    Verdict: Brilliant! The best from the author... yet :)

    Rating: 5 on 5
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  • Vishal Bheeroo
    4.0 out of 5 stars Heavenly Bliss
    Reviewed in India on May 4, 2016
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    You are in for a more colourful trip for the queen bee of romance cooks a storm and shuffles her cards. She gets as bold as she can. Experimenting is thy name in Sundari Venkatraman's world, taking us on a thrilling ride to redefine romance the mature way and unconditional love as her lady character jumps'not the bed dearies, from being subdued'no abla nari to super confident. A trip worth more than Rs 100 crores raked in by Yashraj Films not so delectable romance. I twirl my Frenchie Frenchie cut and fluidity in my head harping that I gotta be serious with this review.
    Let's pretend to be serious: An Autograph for Anjali is the kind of book that wears no cloak of pretension yet it's unique, delicious, bold and expresses human emotions in a sensitive manner. The author raises the bar a notch higher and sets a standard in story writing. It's not uncool to experiment and drifting away from teenage love for tick tock of the heart has no age and can happen anytime to anyone and
    anywhere. Brace yourself for this magnificent trip to heavenly bliss. The book is a journey onto life that squeezes your lemons but make roses with them.

    An autograph for Anjali is a thrilling mature romance that gently taps on sexism, patriarchy and exploring characters distinct from each other. The way Sundari Venkatraman has built the suspense and sketching nuances depicting the world of Parth, Anjali and Arjun makes it a kill
    er story. She nails the story at every end and gives a new edge and twist to showcase her mark of kick ass writing.

    She beautifully explores pain where Anjali explores her identity as a woman and a human being first rather than being cowed down. What we make of life as human beings with desires, deeply embedded wishes and passion? She answers with the dreaded L for Lust that scares us
    to death and more acerbic feeling than our shadowy image that we abhor.

    In An Autograph for Anjali, Sundari Venkatraman gets naughtier and takes boldness to the next level towards the climax. Her latest offering is not only entertaining and engrossing but weaves something completely unique from her earlier books. The sky is the limit in terms of content and this time it gets more exciting on a grand scale.

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  • Aparna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another wonderful masterpiece by Sundari Venkatraman… Sundari is famous for penning ...
    Reviewed in India on July 29, 2016
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    Another wonderful masterpiece by Sundari Venkatraman…
    Sundari is famous for penning romantic novels, and now-a-days she is trying her hands in different genre. An Autograph for Anjali is one such experiment of hers, which has thriller, suspense at beginning with romance as backdrop.
    Jayant, a typical Indian male who is pampered by his mother and two sisters before marriage, and expects his wife to do the same and be at his beck and call all the time. Though he keeps himself updated with recent technologies and happenings in business, he, never in 20 years of marriage updated his ideas about domesticity. In this matter his thinking still belonged to 18th century. According to him, his wife should not have any life beyond him. He treats his wife and mistress as doormats under his feet. Though a top rung businessman, he was a failure as a husband.
    Anjali, wife of Jayant Mathur, pretty, fierce, but oppressed by her husband, has her head above her shoulders inspite of being a rich businessman’s wife. She instills good values in her only son Arjun, whom she doesn’t want to become like his father, callous, dominating and calculative. Inspite of being under Jayant’s dominance and influence, Anjali tries to keep herself sane. But her patience wears off when she sees him crossing his limits and openly flaunts his mistress Seema at a party where she is invited. What happens next is worth a read.

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  • Adite Banerjie
    3.0 out of 5 stars Engaging story
    Reviewed in India on April 3, 2016
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    Sundari Venkatraman is a profilic author who sprinkles her heartwarming romances with nuances of Indian lifestyles and social issues. Her newest book, An Autograph for Anjali, focuses on relationships within and outside the institution of marriage. Even though there is a mystery angle to the story, the main story is about Anjali whose twenty year marriage with business Jayant has reached breaking point. While she has ignored her husband's philandering for the sake of giving their son Arjun a stable home, she can no longer turn a blind eye. What's more she develops an instant attraction for the sensitive author Parth Bharadwaj.

    The story kicks off literally with a smoking gun when Jayant is found murdered in his own bedroom. There are no fingerprints on the murder weapon and no signs of a break in. The story is told in flashback and the author presents the points of view of the possible suspects in the chapters that follow including Parth, Anjali and Anjali's son Arjun. While the story is engaging and kept me flipping the pages, I was a little disappointed at the laid back pace of the story. Kudos to the author, though, for exploring a new sub-genre in romantic fiction.
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  • D. R. Downer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A feel-good read for a relaxed evening.
    Reviewed in India on April 24, 2016
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    It was in November of 2014 when I was struggling to release my first fiction novel, ‘The Love is dead; long live the Lust’. On one of the promo posts I had put up on FB, I remember Sundari Venkatraman telling me that the protagonist’s name in one of her WIPs is the same as that of the one in my book, Anjali. Little did I know that not only the name but the broad theme is the same too, though treated in a completely different way.

    The patriarchal society we live in, unfortunately, has got two different set of rules for men and women. While we chose to turn a blind eye to a man who cheats or a philanderer husband, all hell breaks loose when a woman does the same, for whatever reasons. The author, through ‘AAfA’ has tried to highlight and in a way, challenge this ‘he-does-it-he’s-a-Stud; she-does-it-she’s-a-Slut’ mentality. The fact that the author had chosen to promote this one as a ‘romantic suspense’, had kind of prepared me for something different from the out-n-out romance in her earlier books. I did not, however, expect to read a murder in the very first chapter. That was when I prodded my pillow and sat up.

    ‘An Autograph for Anjali’ revolves around relationship and love- or the lack thereof- from a women’s perspective, and her suffering of being in a bland, suffocating, virtually non-existent marriage for two decades.

    Jayant, a successful businessman, who ignores his wife and engages in illicit affairs outside of marriage; Anjali, the stifled wife who’s been living through it all and chooses to turn a blind eye, in spite of being well aware of her husband’s philandering ways; and Arjun, the grown up son who lends a calming, cooling effect to the whole scenario. Enter Parth, a writer/ author (Gee!), and you can already feel a faint hint of romance in the air. He ends up disturbing the status quo, only for the better, because Anjali, now has a shoulder to cry on and rest her tired head on.

    Sundari Venkatraman having proved her mettle at being the master of desi romance time and again, ventured into a relatively new genre of suspense and crime, with AAfA. I’m sure it was purely for the sake of a certain comfort level that she weaved it so cleverly into romance, which is undoubtedly, her forte. Where the first half of the book revolves around Jayant’s murder, it’s evidently in the second half that the author truly came into her elements and gave us a treat of bold, expressive, smooth, uninhibited romance, like few besides SV can.

    Overall, a feel-good read for a relaxed evening.
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