Independence

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"Originally published as Independence in India in 2022 by HarperCollins India." --Title page verso.
"India, 1947. In a village in Bengal live three sisters, daughters of a well-respected doctor. Priya: intelligent and idealistic, resolved to follow in her father's footsteps and become a doctor though society frowns on it. Deepa: the beauty, determined to make a marriage that will bring her family joy and status. Jamini: devout, sharp-eyed, and a talented quiltmaker, with deeper passions than she reveals. Theirs is a home of love and safety, a refuge from the violent events taking shape in the nation. Then their father is killed during a riot, and even their neighbors turn against them, bringing the events of their country closer to home. When the partition of India is officially decided, a drastic--and dangerous--change is in the air. India is now for Hindus, Pakistan for Muslims. The sisters find themselves separated from one another, each on a different path. They fear for what will happen to not just themselves, but one another."-- Provided by publisher.

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Interesting submitted by lballard on June 8, 2023, 12:51pm This is a novel set at the time that India became independent. The turmoil that this causes in the lives of one family is explored. It also deals with loving and competitive family relationships. The author does a realistic job of chronicling the lives of the girls. Worth reading.