Fish in a Dwindling Lake

The stories move through different emotional and social landscapes, from unconventional relationships and personal journeys to the unusual and sometimes absurd aspects of Mumbai.

Ambai, the pen name of C. S. Lakshmi, is an acclaimed Tamil writer and feminist scholar known for her distinctive short fiction. Lakshmi Holmström is an award-winning writer and translator who has translated major Tamil authors into English.

Fish in a Dwindling Lake brings together bold stories centred on women's experiences, relationships, journeys and changing identities. Ambai's sensitive storytelling examines the body, desire, loneliness, integrity and the search for a more complete sense of self.