Someone Else’s GardenA big, intensely involving and evocative Indian novel, with its story of a womans fight for her place in the world, reminiscent of Khaled Hosseinis A Thousand Splendid Suns. The dew hasn't formally evaporated off the mustard leaves outside. Except for the sleeping baby, she is alone at home. Her mother gave her this much. As an excuse Lata Bai left Shanti behind for Mamta to look after. She has an hour before her mother will return from the well.