An Unrestored Woman And Other Stories by Shobha Rao PAPERBACK 9780349006475

Name: An Unrestored Woman And Other Stories by Shobha Rao PAPERBACK 9780349006475
Brand: Little, Brown Book Group

Little, Brown Book Group

Explore the profound impact of the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947 through "An Unrestored Woman : And Other Stories." This collection of powerful stories delves into the lives of ordinary women and men, as their experiences are irrevocably shaped by historical events. The narratives span across the Indian subcontinent, from refugee camps to the opulent verandas of the British Raj, and extend to the wider world, revealing the enduring ripples of sorrow and resilience. Each story offers a unique perspective on survival and the human heart. Hear an old woman recount the loss of what was most precious to her and the multitude of smaller wounds that led to a singular act. Follow a young girl forced into prostitution who uses patience as a weapon to escape her fate. Witness an Indian servant's forbidden love for his employer and the intricate web of deceit that follows. The fearless characters in these tales stumble, sometimes towards love, but more often towards survival. They discover that history, with its newly erected barriers and boundaries, is their greatest opponent. Ultimately, their journeys lead them into the core of the only place that truly matters – the human heart. Summary: An Unrestored Woman : And Other Stories, Paperback, English, 256 pages, ISBN 9780349006475.