Nectar in a Sieve (1954) (edit title/settings)

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• Rukmani: A woman who struggles internally and externally to survive a culturally transforming India
• Rukmani: A young girl married at the age of 12. Married to a farmer in another village. Has 1 daughter and 4 sons.
• Ira: Daughter of Rukmani, very brave and excited to get married. Takes very good care of her brothers, even at such a young age.
• Nathan: Husband of Rukmani, a farmer who's very hard working and understanding of his wife.
• Thambi: Second oldest son of Rukmani
• Kuti: Youngest son of Rukmani
• Sacrabani: Albino grandchild of Rukmani, father: unknown, mother: Irawaddy
• Puli: Urchin child living in large city in India. Befriends Rukmani and Nathan, is their adopted son. He has no fingers.

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• Ira

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1. Kamala Markandaya

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1. Kamala Markandaya (Author)

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• Dewey: 823.914

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• Books › Literature & Fiction › Classics
• Books › Literature & Fiction › Literary
• Books › Literature & Fiction › Classics