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>