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From the acclaimed author of Mistress of Spices, Sister of My Heart is a heart-wrenching novel of sisterhood and forbidden love. Anju, the daughter of an upper-caste Calcutta family, and Sudha, the daughter of the family's black sheep, are born on the same day and share an unbreakable bond. But when Sudha's dark family secret is revealed, the bond fractures, and the two women are forced to confront their fears and insecurities. As they navigate the challenges of arranged marriages, the novel weaves a tale of love, loss, and the power of family in a world that has changed. Set in San Francisco and India, Sister of My Heart is a novel that will captivate readers and leave a lasting impression.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction
Authors: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
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