{"product_id":"jezebel-hardcover-by-k-meera","title":"Jezebel (hardcover ) by K Meera","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJezebel by K.R. Meera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJezebel by K.R. Meera is a powerful contemporary literary fiction novel that explores gender, marriage, patriarchy, judgment, freedom, identity, and the emotional strength of an independent woman. Originally written in Malayalam and translated into English by Abhirami Girija Sriram and K.S. Bijukumar, this bold and thought-provoking novel presents the story of a young doctor in Kerala who is forced to confront the harsh realities of a deeply patriarchal society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novel follows Jezebel, a brilliant and educated woman whose professional success does not protect her from emotional cruelty, social pressure, and the painful expectations placed on women. As she struggles through a difficult marriage and complicated divorce proceedings, the story reveals the hidden secrets, emotional wounds, and social judgments that shape her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eK.R. Meera uses the name Jezebel to challenge the way strong women are often misunderstood, blamed, or labelled by society. Like the Biblical figure of Queen Jezebel, who has long been judged through a negative lens, the novel questions whether independent women are ever allowed to live freely without being condemned. Through this powerful comparison, the book explores how women are judged for desire, ambition, anger, intelligence, and resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJezebel is especially valuable for readers interested in Indian literature, feminist fiction, translated fiction, contemporary women’s writing, psychological fiction, and literary novels that examine social injustice. The novel combines emotional intensity, sharp social observation, and beautifully controlled storytelling to create a memorable portrait of a woman fighting for dignity and selfhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for readers who enjoy serious fiction with strong female characters, complex relationships, family conflict, social criticism, and moral depth. K.R. Meera’s writing explores not only one woman’s personal struggle, but also larger questions about gender, power, marriage, religion, reputation, and freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers interested in Indian fiction, Malayalam literature in translation, feminist novels, contemporary literary fiction, and stories about women’s lives, Jezebel is a compelling and important novel about survival, judgment, and the right to live on one’s own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eK.R. Meera is an Indian author and former journalist who writes primarily in Malayalam. She is known for her powerful fiction, strong female characters, psychological depth, and bold exploration of gender, power, violence, and society. Her works have received major literary recognition and have been translated into several languages. Jezebel is one of her acclaimed novels available in English translation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Translators\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbhirami Girija Sriram is an editor and translator. K.S. Bijukumar is a translator and co-translator of Jezebel. Together, they bring K.R. Meera’s Malayalam novel to English readers while preserving its literary force and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuy This Book in Sri Lanka\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can order Jezebel by K.R. Meera online from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklounge.lk\/booklounge-gift-voucher-rs-1500\/\"\u003eBook Lounge Sri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003e with islandwide delivery across Sri Lanka.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOfficial Website \u0026amp; Contact\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePenguin Random House India Book Page: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penguin.co.in\/book\/jezebel\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.penguin.co.in\/book\/jezebel\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePenguin Random House India Website: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penguin.co.in\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.penguin.co.in\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Lounge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67987043320083,"sku":null,"price":3900.0,"currency_code":"LKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/1890\/2547\/files\/jezebel-bnvl9jsp.jpg?v=1794308106","url":"https:\/\/mo.lk\/products\/jezebel-hardcover-by-k-meera","provider":"MO Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}