Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary – Chapter 10

Two sisters. Alike in appearance but contrary in nature. Both leave home but where one of them returns the other goes missing. Binita Sen steps in to help in another bizarre search after Debts of Desire. Read Chapter 9 “Just one link in the chain. That is what I am missing” muttered Binita to herself as she gave another stir to the broth that was simmering on the range. They had returned from Mussorie two days back and had settled down to their regular routine. “What do you mean one link?…

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary – Chapter 9

Two sisters. Alike in appearance but contrary in nature. Both leave home but where one of them returns the other goes missing. Binita Sen steps in to help in another bizarre search after Debts of Desire. Read Chapter 8 The morning revealed the ravages that the storm had caused. The General’s beautifully manicured garden looked like a warzone. The pots were strewn all over the driveway and the garage was half-blown away. A large branch of a Deodar tree had crashed through the roof of a gardening shed. Luckily, there was…

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary – Chapter 8

Two sisters. Alike in appearance but contrary in nature. Both leave home but where one of them returns the other goes missing. Binita Sen steps in to help in another bizarre search after Debts of Desire. Read Chapter 7 At dinner, Keya and Binita joined the family at the huge dining table. General Das seated at the head of the table stood up to greet them. Binita realised how right the others were in their opinion of this man. He was affable with an old-world charm which is rarely seen in…

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary – Chapter 6

Two sisters. Alike in appearance but contrary in nature. Both leave home but where one of them returns the other goes missing. Binita Sen steps in to help in another bizarre search after Debts of Desire. Read Chapter 5 Keya woke up the next morning to find her mother poring over the Mussoorie Times. She checked the time and realised it was almost time for breakfast. “Why aren’t you ready yet?” asked Keya yawning. “Won’t we be late for Landour?” “Oh not yet” said Binita looking up at the sound of…

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary – Chapter 5

Two sisters. Alike in appearance but contrary in nature. Both leave home but where one of them returns the other goes missing. Binita Sen steps in to help in another bizarre search after Debts of Desire. Read Chapter 4 While Keya was taxing her brain over critical matters, her mother was enjoying a leisurely stroll in the spacious courtyard of the Convent of Jesus and Mary, Waverly School. She was accompanied by Sister Joyce D’Silva, the elderly matron of the girls dorm. The two women had developed quite a rapport specially…

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary – Chapter 1

Two sisters. Alike in appearance but contrary in nature. Both leave home but where one of them returns the other goes missing. Binita Sen steps in to help in another bizarre search after Debts of Desire. The black 4X4 Mahindra Thar SUV sped along the long winding roads of Mussorie. Light was fading and dusk was fast enveloping the hills in a dull blanket. The circular glare from the vehicle’s headlights lit up the road ahead. As the car left the main Mussorie town and climbed higher towards the tiny hamlet…