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Named Notable Book of 1955 by the American Library Association, this is the very moving story of a peasant woman in a primitive village in India whose whole life was a gallant and persistent battle to care for those she loved. "Comparable in many ways to Cry, the Beloved Country ...if... read more

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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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SOMETIMES at night I think that my husband is with me again, coming gently through the mists, and we are tranquil together.

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  1. Kamala Markandaya

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Signet
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Publication Date: 1954
ISBN: 0451168364
Page Count: 192

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