The book focuses on a young Indian wife, Julia, who lives in the U.S. with her husband Sachin. She’ll need to adapt to married life and the challenges that come with having a spouse who comes from a different upbringing. She travels to India with him and must also navigate the obstacle of interacting with friends and family. It’s there that she meets Vijay, and discovers an unlikely connection. He seems to revere her and together their paths take an unexpected turn.