# The Fifth Man

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- Authors: [Bani Basu](https://www.bookquiver.com/bani-basu)
- Language: en_IN
- Published: 2014-11-01

## Description

Neelam’s hysterectomy at thirty hastens her into a sexless middle age and changes her relationship with her husband Ari. Their marriage remains stagnant until an unexpected telegram announces the visit of Ari’s ex-girlfriend Esha. By coincidence, their college professor Mahanam also arrives at their doorstep bearing an uncanny resemblance to Ari’s daughter. Events conspire to send all of them on a trip to Ajanta and Ellora where ancient stories spark memories of lost love and betrayal. Both deeply philosophical and playfully dramatic, The Fifth Man is a bittersweet meditation on middle-age desire.

## Editions

### The Fifth Man

- Publisher: vintage_books
- ISBN: 978-81-8400-572-1
- Pages: 240
- Published: 2014-11-01
- Language: en_IN