Novels Plot Summary 113: Nectar in a Sieve

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"Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya was first published in 1954. The story is set in India during the time of rapid urban development.

The story chronicles the marriage between Rukmani and Nathan. Rukmani happens to be the youngest daughter of a village headman and Nathan is a tenant farmer.