The Landlady | By Srujanee Mishra | Pre-Order

About the Book

How well do we really know the people we live around?

Nimmi, a university student living alone in a rented room, moves through life with quiet independence. In the same building lives her landlady—a woman she watches more than she truly understands.

But when the landlady’s routine begins to shift in subtle yet unmistakable ways, Nimmi’s distant awareness turns into a quiet, persistent attentiveness. What begins as simple curiosity slowly deepens into something more unsettling—blurring the line between concern and intrusion.

In the stillness of everyday life, The Landlady unfolds a deeply reflective narrative that explores the fragile boundaries between observation and involvement, solitude and connection, and knowing and assuming.

Inside this book, you’ll discover:

• A slow-burning psychological narrative rooted in everyday life
• Exploration of human curiosity, perception, and emotional distance
• A nuanced portrayal of solitude, relationships, and silent tensions
• Themes that blur the lines between care, control, and intrusion
• A character-driven story that lingers through subtle unease and introspection
• A literary experience that invites you to observe, question, and reflect deeply

Quiet, unsettling, and thought-provoking, this book is not just a story—it is an experience of noticing the things we often overlook.

Because sometimes, what we observe says more about us than what we see.

About the Author

Srujanee Mishra is a writer with an MFA in Playwriting, whose work lies at the intersection of theatre, economics, and human experience.

Her early academic background in development economics shaped her understanding of social structures, while her creative journey gradually moved toward exploring the inner, more personal landscapes of human emotion and thought.

Her writing reflects a shift from the collective to the deeply individual—capturing quiet moments, subtle tensions, and the complexity of everyday lives.

The Landlady marks her debut novel, where she brings together her sensitivity to observation and her ability to craft intimate, introspective narratives.

Her work invites readers not just to read—but to pause, reflect, and truly observe.