The Mother I Never Knew: Two Novellas

Sudha Murty

Jul 2014 · Penguin UK

About this eBook

What secrets lurk in a family’s past—and how important are they in the here and now? Sudha Murty’s new book comprises two novellas that explore two quests by two different men—both for mothers they never knew they had. Venkatesh, a bank manager, stumbles upon his lookalike one fine day. When he probes further, he discovers his father’s hidden past, which includes an abandoned wife and child. Ventakesh is determined to make amends to his impoverished stepmother—but how can he repay his father’s debt? Mukesh, a young man, is shocked to realize after his father’s death that he was actually adopted. He sets out to find his biological mother, but the deeper he delves, the more confused he is about where his loyalties should lie: with the mother who gave birth to him, or with the mother who brought him up. The Mother I Never Knew is a poignant, dramatic book that reaches deep into the human heart to reveal what we really feel about those closest to us.

Ratings and reviews

From this book i learnt few very important things regarding adoption and children..which I needed to make certain decision in my personal life too. Thank you, sudha

oh it was a heart touching book with amazing story!!!i just cant stop myself reading the whole book.I just don't have more words to describe it.hats off to Sudha Murty. Just loved it...<3

I found no depth in any of the stories...sounded like someone made it up on d spot