{"product_id":"hellfire","title":"Hellfire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHellfire\u003c\/strong\u003e by Leesa Gazi, translated by Shabnam Nadiya, is a psychological literary thriller set in Dhaka that explores control, family secrets and the longing for freedom. The novel follows sisters Lovely and Beauty, whose lives have been dominated by their formidable mother, Farida Khanam. When Lovely ventures out alone for the first time on her fortieth birthday, a single day of unexpected choices begins to unravel the fragile order that has governed their household for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending the tension of a thriller with emotionally layered storytelling, the novel examines the lasting effects of fear, manipulation and isolation. As long-buried truths surface, the story builds towards an unsettling portrait of a family shaped by hidden wounds and dark secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLovely's first independent trip to Gausia Market marks a turning point in a life lived under constant surveillance. While she experiences a series of personal firsts, the rigid rules imposed by Farida Khanam begin to lose their hold, exposing the precarious balance that has sustained the family for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet against the streets of Dhaka, \u003cstrong\u003eHellfire\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the psychological dynamics of an oppressive household and the consequences of lives constrained by fear. Through spare, tightly controlled prose, Leesa Gazi crafts a compelling narrative where family relationships, buried truths and growing tension converge into an unforgettable reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA psychological literary thriller set in Dhaka.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe story of two sisters living under an authoritarian mother.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes of family control, isolation and personal freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative driven by hidden secrets and mounting suspense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate exploration of fear and psychological tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA novel translated into English by Shabnam Nadiya.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of psychological thrillers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of literary fiction with suspense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose interested in contemporary Bangladeshi literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders who enjoy character-driven family dramas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHellfire\u003c\/strong\u003e combines psychological suspense with a deeply human family story, creating a novel that is both unsettling and emotionally resonant. Its exploration of power, secrecy and the search for independence makes it a memorable work of contemporary literary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leesa Gazi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54534098125075,"sku":"BY36.309","price":430.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/hellfire","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}