


Deweni Geheniya (The Second Woman) is a contemporary Sinhala novel by Manjula Senarathne, the best-selling author of 12:12:12. First published in 2022, this gripping drama was shortlisted for the Swarna Pusthaka (Golden Book) Awards the same year. It tells the story of Sumithra Nanayakkara, a woman whose settled life is shattered on a spring evening in Paris.
Author: Manjula Senarathne, known for the best-seller 12:12:12
Genre: contemporary Sinhala novel, family and relationship drama
First published: in 2022, shortlisted for the Swarna Pusthaka (Golden Book) Awards
Plot: after 30 years of marriage, children and grandchildren, Sumithra`s husband decides to leave her for another woman
Setting: begins on a spring evening in Paris and unfolds around the couple`s fractured relationship
Explores themes: of betrayal, ageing marriages, and rebuilding life after loss
Written in Sinhala, ideal for readers who enjoy emotional, character-driven fiction.
Order Deweni Geheniya by Manjula Senarathne on Kapruka for reliable delivery across Sri Lanka, a thoughtful pick for book lovers or as a gift for someone who enjoys Sinhala fiction.
Package Dimension: 20 x 13 x 2 cm
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