A novel set against the fetid backdrop of UP politics, Sethji revolves around a charismatic but ruthless politician, who is a key player in the coalition era. As an adept fixer and deal-maker in Delhi, his support or enmity can create tremors in the turbulent political landscape. To smoothen Sethji's way is his ravishing, aloof daughter-in-law Amrita who everyone desires but no one dares to touch. But when two of the country's most powerful men team up to challenge Sethji, the wily old politician has to fight the deadliest battle of his life—a battle in which he must stake everything. The one person he is forced to trust is Amrita, a woman who gives nothing away, not even to Sethji.