Punctuality and Secrets
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Completed, First published Jun 26, 2026

The novel *Punctuality and Secrets* opens onto a world defined by rigid schedules and concealed motives. In Texas, Shivani Pawar and business tycoon HM navigate a new project alongside Karishma Singh, who arrives seeking a fresh start with her family. Simultaneously, a separate, urgent mission unfolds in Lucknow, where Haseena Mallik arrives at a police station with a singular, independent directive. As these storylines converge, questions arise about the nature of HM’s work and the clandestine messages KS receives. Through shifting perspectives, the narrative traces the emotional toll of long-held grief and the struggle to reconcile personal desires with duty.
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