Nectar in a Sieve tells the story of Rukmani, married as a child bride to a tenant farmer she never met. Together, they work side by side in the fields, battling against the harsh realities of nature—droughts, monsoons, and insects.

With remarkable fortitude and courage, Rukmani faces the challenges of changing times, poverty, and disaster. Her life is a gallant and persistent battle to care for those she loves. This beautiful and eloquent story presents a simple peasant woman in a primitive village in India, whose whole life is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

Rukmani's unwavering love for her husband, Nathan, becomes a beacon—a nectar that sustains them through hardship. Amidst the harsh realities of poverty and change, this novel weaves a tapestry of love, loss, and endurance.

Kamala Markandaya's prose captures the essence of rural India, portraying the hopes and aspirations of a young nation, surmounting many obstacles along the way.

When Vipasha, known as Vee to her friends, is just eighteen and single, she makes the bold decision to have her baby. In doing so, she gives up more than just her promising modeling career. She also cuts ties with her family and Ankush, the man she thought she was in love with.

Fast-forward sixteen years, and Vee now juggles two unusual careers: running a dog-boarding facility and working as a gym instructor. Her son, Aryan, thinks she is the coolest mom in the world and harbors hopes that she will find her Prince Charming one day—something her best friend Suchi also wishes for her.

However, Vee secretly harbors feelings for Saurabh, the quirky vet. Then, out of the blue, Ankush re-enters their lives. Can a decision made at eighteen—more in the throes of lust than love—form the basis of a lifelong relationship? Is there a future for Ankush and Vee?

Vee, Aryan, and Ankush are in for the ride of their lives. No seat belts, full speed, and a very bumpy road ahead.