The Daughters of Madurai

Heartwrenching yet ultimately uplifting, this incredible debut will make you think

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'Oh my goodness. If I could give this book 6 stars out of 5 I would' <br>'One of those books that will stay with me for years and decades to come...' <br>'Grabbed my heart and wouldn't let go!' <br>'A joy to read' <br>_____________________________________________________________<br><br>A temple city in lush southern India, Madurai is bustling with pilgrims and steeped in history and tradition. Yet not all traditions should be upheld...<br><br>1992. As a low-caste cleaner for a wealthy family, Janani's duty has always been quiet obedience. Even at home, her mother-in-law's word is law. Janani has never dared to dream of a different life. But now, she has something she'll do anything to protect... even if it means losing everything she's ever known. <br><br>2019. Nila doesn't remember her life before they moved to Australia, and her parents never talk about their past. So when she joins her parents on a trip to their hometown, Madurai, she hopes she'll finally uncover the truth. Especially as Nila seeks acceptance for a secret of her own... <br><br>For both Janani and Nila, love isn't simple. <br>Sometimes love is an act of courage... <br>_____________________________________________________________<br><br>COSMOPOLITAN AND GLAMOUR'S BEST BOOKS OF 2023<br>Apple's Best of the Month for May<br>'Haunting, moving, completely compelling - an incredible debut' JENNIFER SAINT<br>'A captivating and riveting debut from an unforgettable new voice' LOUISE O'NEILL<br>'Heartrending but ultimately hopeful, this richly evocative and spellbinding book will touch your soul' VERONICA HENRY<br>'A beautiful story, hauntingly written' JULIE COHEN'Heartbreaking, emotional and thought-provoking... I will think about this story for a long time' ALIYA ALI-AFZAL<br>'Full of grace and tenderness' JYOTI PATEL<br>'A haunting, powerful novel' THRITY UMRIGAR<br>'Powerful and important' KAREN ANGELICO<br>'A truly powerful story that remains with you long after the final word has

Artikeldetails

EAN

9781398707276

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Taschenbuch

Maße

29 x 155 x 233 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2023

Verlag / Hersteller

Orion