Nectar In A Sieve: A Novel (LARGE PRINT EDITION) is a book written by Kamala Markandaya. The story is set in rural India and follows the life of a woman named Rukmani. Rukmani is a poor farmer's wife who faces numerous challenges and hardships throughout her life. She struggles to provide for her family and make ends meet, as well as dealing with the loss of her children and the effects of drought and famine. The novel explores themes of poverty,...