{"title":"Thrity Umrigar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThrity Umrigar’s novels invite readers into richly drawn worlds where personal histories and social realities intertwine. Her work spans heartfelt general fiction, evocative children’s stories, and gripping crime thrillers, each marked by deep empathy and keen insight into human resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom intimate family dramas to thought-provoking mysteries, Umrigar’s storytelling is both compelling and compassionate. Her narratives explore themes of identity, cultural complexity, and the nuances of human connection with a distinctive and authentic voice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-museum-of-failures-by-thrity-umrigar-9781800753716","title":"The Museum of Failures","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemy Wadia left India for the United States long ago, carrying his resentment of his mother with him. 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