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Winner of the Costa First Novel Award--a dazzling mystery that takes readers into the heart of India In a small town in northern India, a house still smolders from a devastating fire. Inside a young girl is found severely beaten and barely alive, along with the lifeless bodies of thirteen people. Inexplicably, the local police accuse the girl of the murders. But Simran Singh, an independent-minded, unconventional social worker, is convinced of the girl's innocence. As Simran goes against the authorities to seek out the truth, she discovers a terrifying web of deceit that will change her forever. Seamlessly weaving themes of sexism, police corruption, and infanticide, this captivating mystery plunges readers into the thrilling heart of modern India.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0143120972
ISBN13:9780143120971
Release Date:May 2012
Publisher:Penguin Publishing Group
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.0" x 7.6"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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