Being forced to get married at 13 is bad enough, but when Meera's betrothed dies shortly before the wedding and they expect Meera to throw herself upon his funeral pyre as part of their religious practice. Fortunately a relative helps her flee but she must get far away in order to stay safe. She is able to start working for a British couple but soon realizes that no one in India is truly free under British colonization. Can Meera find the courage to fight not only for her own freedom but also the freedom of her country?
Very good historical fiction that shines a light not only on colonization in India but also in a different cultural experience.
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