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Elective English—III Gowher Ahmad Naik, Lovely Professional University

Notes Unit 7: The Agony of Win by Malavika Roy Singh

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction

7.1 About the Author
7.2 The Agony of Win – Summary
7.3 The Agony of Win – Story

7.4 Analysis
7.5 Summary
7.6 Keywords
7.7 Review Questions
7.8 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
Know about the author Malavika Roy Singh
Understand the story ‘The Agony of Win’

Introduction

You will read the short story The Agony of Win by Malavika Roy Singh in this unit. Singh is a
short story writer who has written a couple of short stories, several of which have been published
online.

7.1 About the Author

Malavika Roy Singh was a financial analyst before taking up writing full time. She left her
corporate job to fulfil her great desire for writing. An avid reader, Singh is fond of reading
science fiction, thrillers, fantasy and fiction. Her passionate desire to read fuelled the longing for
writing in her.
Singh lives in Noida, India and spend most of her time in reading, writing and cooking. She is
a great short story writer and indulges in writing for blogs and magazines.

Did u know? Miracle at House No 3 is Malavika Roy Singh first attempt with writing a
fantasy novel.

7.2 The Agony of Win – Summary

The Agony of Win is a simple short story about a woman who falls for her sister’s husband, Sunil.
She goes on to have an alleged affair with Sunil, which both of them tries to keep under wraps.

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