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A Whiff of Whimsy is just that—a collection of entertaining pieces on disparate subjects, ranging from personal foibles, social mores and current events to dysfunctional domesticity, pet peeves and growing old. The common threads of whimsy, sarcasm and amusing observations about human nature and urban life run through them.

K.C. Verma finds much to be joyous about in everyday life—from ageing gracefully to the ambiguous détente with the ‘little woman’. Besides heaping scorn on whatever he considers unacceptable conduct on the part of the rest of the world, he does not shy away from ridiculing the quirky behaviour of total strangers, neighbours and even his relatives. The charming narration of the improbable situations that Verma finds himself in is guaranteed to strike a sympathetic chord with readers across different age groups.

A Whiff of Whimsy is an eclectic mix of opinions and satire, as also impish observations about the not-so-simple business of leading humdrum lives. It will leave you with a good feeling, and a sense of having been on a highly enjoyable journey.
 
 

Review

‘A rollicking triumph!’
Dr Shashi Tharoor, politician and author

‘Stephen Leacock, S.J. Perelman, P.G. Wodehouse, James Thurber, Flan O’Brien, Joe Mitchell—I love each of them dearly, but none has made me laugh as loud, joyfully or as long as K.C. Verma.’
Indra Sinha, author

‘This is delightfully addictive reading. K.C. Verma is clearly India’s most enchantingly humorous writer after R.K. Narayan. Gentle, genial, touching.’
Philip Mathew, editor, The Week and Malayala Manorama

‘Policemen, especially those who have made their way to the top, are normally made of stern, silent stuff, but K.C. Verma is a delightful exception. His earlier books proved his gift for writing and a keen eye for the quirks of ordinary, daily life. This book is no different and is a most enjoyable read.’
Ashok Mahadevan, former editor, Reader’s Digest

About the Author

K.C. Verma retired as chief of Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) after working for about 40 years in the fields of intelligence, drug law enforcement and grassroots-level policing. He now lives in Delhi and writes fiction. He is the author of Stories I Wouldn’t Tell My Mother, Stories in Khaki & Other Colours and In Lockdown and Other Times.
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  • ISBN: 9789361563294
  • Author: K C Verma
  • Publisher: Rupa
  • Pages: 256
  • Format: Paperback
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A Whiff of Whimsy is just that—a collection of entertaining pieces on disparate subjects, ranging from personal foibles, social mores and current events to dysfunctional domesticity, pet peeves and growing old. The common threads of whimsy, sarcasm and amusing observations about human nature and urban life run through them.

K.C. Verma finds much to be joyous about in everyday life—from ageing gracefully to the ambiguous détente with the ‘little woman’. Besides heaping scorn on whatever he considers unacceptable conduct on the part of the rest of the world, he does not shy away from ridiculing the quirky behaviour of total strangers, neighbours and even his relatives. The charming narration of the improbable situations that Verma finds himself in is guaranteed to strike a sympathetic chord with readers across different age groups.

A Whiff of Whimsy is an eclectic mix of opinions and satire, as also impish observations about the not-so-simple business of leading humdrum lives. It will leave you with a good feeling, and a sense of having been on a highly enjoyable journey.
 
 

Review

‘A rollicking triumph!’
Dr Shashi Tharoor, politician and author

‘Stephen Leacock, S.J. Perelman, P.G. Wodehouse, James Thurber, Flan O’Brien, Joe Mitchell—I love each of them dearly, but none has made me laugh as loud, joyfully or as long as K.C. Verma.’
Indra Sinha, author

‘This is delightfully addictive reading. K.C. Verma is clearly India’s most enchantingly humorous writer after R.K. Narayan. Gentle, genial, touching.’
Philip Mathew, editor, The Week and Malayala Manorama

‘Policemen, especially those who have made their way to the top, are normally made of stern, silent stuff, but K.C. Verma is a delightful exception. His earlier books proved his gift for writing and a keen eye for the quirks of ordinary, daily life. This book is no different and is a most enjoyable read.’
Ashok Mahadevan, former editor, Reader’s Digest

About the Author

K.C. Verma retired as chief of Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) after working for about 40 years in the fields of intelligence, drug law enforcement and grassroots-level policing. He now lives in Delhi and writes fiction. He is the author of Stories I Wouldn’t Tell My Mother, Stories in Khaki & Other Colours and In Lockdown and Other Times.

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