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Item Girl
Sunheri and Suhana-twin sisters who share a horrific childhood-get caught up in a vortex of pain and deceit when Sunheri, a popular item girl in Bollywood, is accused of murdering her vicious uncle and is sent to jail. Suhana, an aspiring filmmaker, is determined to seek justice for her sister but comes up against Kala, their stepmother, who has hatched diabolical plans of her own. And when three other manipulative item girls - Nargis, Digital Dolly and Daisy-are identified as key eyewitnesses in Sunheris case, the matter only becomes more complicated. Throw into the mix an explosive rape-tape, a brutal blackmailer, a cruel boyfriend, a cynical journalist who knows too much and a hard-boiled cop and what you have is a mind-bending psychological thriller that will hold you hostage until the end. An intense, gripping account of the dark side of showbiz, there is never a dull moment in Item Girl. Interesting Facts From the author of the bestselling Garbage Beat comes Item Girl, a dark crime thriller set in the psychedelic lights of Bollywood. The authors sharp insight into Bollywood and its machinations brings to vivid life the motley characters in the story. The story offers a glimpse into the glamorous world of stars, as also the dark side of showbiz-starlets who are desperate to make it big in the movies, but sadly reduced to the status of downmarket Item Girls. A compelling plot with dramatic twists makes Item Girl an unputdownable page-turner that you wouldnt want to miss. About the Author Richa Lakhera is a TV journalist by profession, an inorganic chemist by education and an artist by passion. She lives in New Delhi and Mumbai with her husband and daughter. She is an Associate Editor at NDTV and her debut novel was 'Garbage Beat'.