The Daughters Of Madurai Av Rajasree Variyar

<p><i>'</i><i>Oh my goodness. If I could give this book 6 stars out of 5 I would' </i>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br><i>'One of those books that will stay with me for years and decades to come...' </i>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br><i>'Grabbed my heart and wouldn't let go!' </i>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br><i>'A joy to read' </i>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐<br>_____________________________________________________________<br><br><b><i>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...</i></b><br><br><b>1992</b>. 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><b>2019.</b> 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><b><i>For both Janani and Nila, love isn't simple.</i></b><br><b><i>Sometimes love is an act of courage...</i></b><br>_____________________________________________________________<br><br><b><i>COSMOPOLITAN</i> AND <i>GLAMOUR'S</i> BEST BOOKS</b><b> OF 2023</b><br><b>Apple's Best of the Month for May<br></b><br><i><b>'</b>H</i>aunting, moving, completely compelling - an incredible debut' <b>JENNIFER SAINT</b><br><i>'A captivating and riveting debut from an unforgettable new voice'</i><b> LOUISE O'NEILL</b><br><i>'Heartrending but ultimately hopeful, this richly evocative and spellbinding book will touch your soul' </i><b>VERONICA HENRY</b><br><i>'A</i><i> beautiful story, hauntingly written<b>' </b></i><b>JULIE COHEN<br></b><i>'Heartbreaking, emotional and thought-provoking... I will think about this story for a long time' </i><b>ALIYA ALI-AFZAL</b><br><i>'Full of grace and tenderness' </i><b>JYOTI PATEL</b><br><b>'</b><i>A haunting, powerful novel'</i><b> THRITY UMRIGAR</b><br><i>'Powerful and important</i><b>' KAREN ANGELICO</b><br><i><b>'</b>A truly powerful story that remains with you long after the final word has been read' <b>GLAMOUR</b></i><br><i>'This raw and moving debut packs a punch' </i><b>ADELE PARKS FOR <i>PLATINUM</i></b><br><i>'Utterly devastating and quietly hopeful' <b>WOMAN'S OWN</b></i><br><i>'Once read it is not easily forgotten' <b>DAILY MAIL</b><br></i><i>'You won't be able to put this compelling novel down' </i><i><b>SUNDAY EXPRESS</b></i></p>