The Accidental Apprentice by Vikas Swarup

436 pages, Paperback

234 x 157 x 30mm (L x W x T)

Condition: Very Good (Has very small/minor signs of wear). There no markings, inscriptions or signatures of any kind, pages are clean and vibrant.

Genres: India / Mystery / Thriller / Drama

Success in professional and personal endeavors is often predicated upon effective negotiation strategies, rather than an inherent entitlement.

This narrative explores the ramifications of an unconventional career proposition: an ordinary sales associate, Sapna Sinha, is offered the position of CEO within a multi-billion dollar conglomerate by its principal, Vinay Mohan Acharya, a prominent Indian industrialist. This offer is contingent upon the successful completion of seven experiential assessments, ostensibly drawn from "the textbook of life," despite Sinha's lack of prior executive experience.

The ensuing narrative chronicles Sinha's transformative journey, characterized by encounters with diverse and idiosyncratic individuals, as she navigates these challenges. The stakes involve the control of a ten-billion-dollar business enterprise and the realization of personal aspirations. However, the legitimacy of the assessments and Acharya's underlying motivations remain ambiguous, introducing an element of suspense and questioning the nature of his intentions.

This work, from the author of "Slumdog Millionaire," examines themes of ambition, financial influence, and the pursuit of self-discovery within a contemporary Indian context.