The Daughters of Madurai

Beschreibung

'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><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<BR>'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 been read' GLAMOUR<BR>'This raw and moving debut packs a punch' ADELE PARKS FOR PLATINUM<BR>'Utterly devastating and quietly hopeful' WOMAN'S OWN<BR>'Once read it is not easily forgotten' DAILY MAIL<BR>'You won't be able to put this compelling novel down' SUNDAY EXPRESS

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