Independence.
Independence.
By
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Divakaruni, Chitra Banerjee, 1956-
Publication Date
:
2023
Subject Term
:
Sisters -- Fiction.
Fathers -- Death -- Fiction.
Domestic fiction.
Genre
:
Historical fiction.
Summary
:
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.
Language
:
English
ISBN
:
9780063142381
Library | Collection | Collection | Call Number | Status |
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St. John's - Marjorie Mews (SJA) | Adult Fic | Adult Fiction | FIC DIV | Checked In |