Bibliograph

Independence, a novel, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

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Independence, a novel, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Language

eng

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no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Independence

Oclc number

1356803282

Responsibility statement

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Sub title

a novel

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."--, Provided by publisher

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Independence, three sisters, their deep bond, and the struggle for India's freedom

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