Miriam Gordon lives in a fog of grief while working in a downtown public library branch. When a burgeoning love-affair coincides with her receiving a series of oddly threatening letters, Miriam's sheltered existence is cracked open.
Bhanwar, a simple man, is burdened by the overpowering shadow of his dominant uncle Bhairo who makes decisions on Bhanwar's behalf. To improve their living conditions, his uncle coaxes him to buy a bride