Sari-rippers

摘要

For more than 50 years, young Indian women have slipped into Lakshmi Book Store in central Delhi to request tales of lantern-jawed heroes and the beauties they unhinge with a glance. But until recently fresh imported Mills & Boon romances were often unavailable, says Ashim Sagar, the shop's owner. Today, however, he can point to a row of gaudy pink books, with titles such as "Bedded for the Italian's Pleasure" and "The Greek Tycoon's Defiant Bride".