![]() ![]() A young Indian woman finds the false rumors that she killed her husband surprisingly useful-until other women in the village start asking for her help getting rid of their own husbands-in this razor-sharp debut.#12 in Bestselling Mystery & Thriller Audiobooks Summary I now also want to learn more about her and her legend.” This novel was inspired by the story of Phoolan Devi, a former member of India’s parliament who was assassinated in 2001. I cheered these women on, feeling their anger and despair coupled with the hope they create for themselves. Although the details are specific to India, the overarching themes of power, gender, religion, and social status are sadly universal. The intersections of gender, caste, and religion are clearly displayed as these women begin to fight against the societal expectations forced upon them. Through the eyes of the main character Geeta, her life and those of five other women are revealed for the reader’s examination. ![]() “Murder and mayhem abound in a small Indian village, and I couldn’t get enough of it! With a delightful cast of characters and wonderful dark humor (because sometimes you have to laugh to keep from despairing), Parini Shroff paints an in-depth picture of life in 21st-century India. ![]()
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