A Distant Heart

Synopsis

The author who is &“unparalleled in the world of romantic fiction&” beautifully evokes all the complexities of modern-day India—and the human heart (Kristan Higgins).Her name means &“miracle&” in Sanskrit, and to her parents, that&’s exactly what Kimaya is. The first baby to survive after several miscarriages, Kimi grows up in a mansion at the top of Mumbai&’s Pali Hill, surrounded by love and privilege. But at eleven years old, she develops a rare illness that requires her to be confined to a germ-free ivory tower in her home, with only the Arabian Sea churning outside her window for company . . . until one person dares venture into her world.Tasked at fourteen years old with supporting his family, Rahul Savant shows up to wash Kimi&’s windows, and an unlikely friendship develops across the plastic curtain of her isolation room. As years pass, Rahul becomes Kimi&’s eyes to the outside world—and she becomes his inspiration to better himself by enrolling in the police force. But when a life-saving heart transplant offers the chance of a real future, both must face all that ties them together—and all that keeps them apart . . . Praise for Sonali Dev and A Change of Heart&“In Dev&’s seductive and complex story of love lost and then found, one layer of mystery leads to the next . . . Will hold a permanent place in readers&’ hearts.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)&“Mystery, adventure, and romance are spiced with Bollywood glamour in this heart-stopping novel . . . Riveting.&” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Copyright:

2018

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

352 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781496705778

Related ISBNs:

9781496705761

Publisher:

Kensington Books

Date of Addition:

10/18/25

Copyrighted By:

Sonali Dev

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Romance, Literature and Fiction

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.