The Earth Spinner by Anuradha Roy

Chapter 1: Departure Setting: The narrator, Sara, moves to England on a scholarship, leaving her family behind in India. Her sister Tia remains with their mother. Introduction of Elango: Sara meets Elango, a talented potter, who becomes a significant character in her life.

Chapter 2: Love and Struggles Elango and Zohra's Relationship: Elango, a Hindu, falls in love with Zohra, a Muslim. Their relationship faces societal challenges due to their religious differences.

Sara's Infatuation: Sara develops feelings for Elango, adding complexity to their interactions. Subplot of the Missing Dog: A rape victim continues to search for her missing dog, reaching out to Sara's mother for advice.

Chapter 3: The Mystery of Chinna Elango Leaves Chinna: Elango leaves his dog, Chinna, with Sara and Tia. Sara's mother suspects that Chinna may belong to the missing couple connected to the rape incident.

Growing Tension and Intrigue: The mystery surrounding Chinna deepens, highlighting the interconnectedness of characters' lives.

Chapter 4: Family Crisis Sara's Father's Health: Sara's father suffers a heart attack, bringing Elango closer to the family as he helps during the crisis.

Sara's Pottery Journey: Sara excels in pottery, but tensions arise within the family, particularly with Akka, who disapproves of Elango's influence. Character Development: Akka's personality and traditional beliefs become more apparent, affecting familial dynamics.