Dava Shastri's Last Day

Dava Shastri, a dying billionaire matriarch, leaks news of her death early to examine her legacy, horrifying her children and exposing secrets she has spent a lifetime keeping. This novel explores public versus private legacy, love, and family complexities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 16 December 2021
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Dava Shastri, a renowned billionaire matriarch, embarks on a captivating journey in her debut novel, delving into the intricate dynamics of a multicultural family. Faced with a terminal brain cancer diagnosis at the age of seventy, Dava makes a bold decision that shocks her children and inadvertently uncovers secrets she has guarded for a lifetime. With a zest for music, magnetism, and familial obligation, the novel unfolds as Dava summons her four adult children to her private island, where she discloses a startling revelation: in addition to her terminal illness, she has orchestrated for the news of her death to break early, allowing her to peruse her obituaries.

Dava, a woman who dedicated her life to the arts and the empowerment of women, anticipates reading articles praising her philanthropic endeavors. However, her death unveils two devastating secrets that she had believed were buried forever. The whole world now knows, including her children. In the limited time she has left, Dava must confront the decisions that have brought her to this pivotal moment and find solace in reconciling with those closest to her.

Written with compassion and brimming with humor and heart, this powerful novel explores the dichotomy between public and private legacies, delving into the complexities of love and the enduring joys and frustrations of family. Through the eyes of Dava and her children, the novel sheds light on the intricate tapestry of human relationships and the profound impact of choices made throughout one's life.

Weight: 590g
Dimension: 235 x 488 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538703861