Shobhan Bantwal

The Dowry Bride

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Produktbeschreibung

Set against the backdrop of contemporary India, The Dowry Bride tells the gripping and heart-wrenching story of Megha, a 21-year-old bride caught in a deadly dowry scheme. When she overhears her husband and mother-in-law plotting to kill her for failing to bring the promised dowry, Megha flees into a perilous night. With only the kindness of Kunal--a cousin who offers friendship and shelter--she grapples with fear, forbidden attraction, and social taboos. This powerful novel reveals the brutal realities of dowry culture while weaving a story of escape, courage, and hope. In a world built on dowries, one woman dares to break the silence. * Explore the harrowing yet authentic portrait of dowry-driven cruelty and its real-world consequences. * Delve deep into Megha's emotional journey--from terror and betrayal to survival and empowerment. * Discover the bonds of unconventional love and resilience against societal oppression. * Witness rich cultural detail--Diwali-lit streets, family dynamics, and traditional expectations * Ideal for lovers of women's fiction, social dramas, and readers eager to explore a brave woman's struggle against injustice.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Prakash Books
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 126mm x 127mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 222g
• ISBN-13: 9788175992979
• ISBN-10: 8175992972
• Artikelnr.: 68487466

Autorenporträt

Shobhan Bantwal is the author of six novels and two anthologies. Her books combine contemporary women's issues with romantic elements. Her articles have appeared in The Writer, Romantic Times, India Abroad, Little India, New Woman, and India Currents. Her short fiction has won honors and awards in contests sponsored by Writer's Digest, New York Stories, and New Woman magazines. Her debut book, The Dowry Bride, won the 2008 Golden Leaf Award. The Unexpected Son won the 2012 National Indie Excellence Award. Shobhan lives in Arizona, USA.