Manohar Kahani by Raghu Srinivasan

"Manohar Kahani" is a charming and whimsical story set in an unknown seaside hamlet in the Konkan area.

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The story follows Kalyani Mehta, the owner of the tranquil Kokum Grove Resort, and her eccentric family. With a retired occultist husband and a jobless kid, Kalyani's life appears ideal until Bobby Chander, a millionaire NRI with a deep interest in real estate, arrives with a bid to purchase the resort. Kalyani's unwillingness to sell sparks a series of events that forms the heart of this lovely story. When Chander's insistence gets unbearable, Kalyani turns to her younger sister, Maya, a con artist who is presently staying in a monastery in Laos. Maya's arrival causes turmoil and amusement, bringing a slew of cunning people, each with their plan. The story's evolution, complete with frauds and schemes, kee