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After her husband disappears, Geeta fights public suspicion that she was the cause. Her status as a self‑made widow grants her freedom, respect, and business success, yet it also attracts unwanted attention. Other villagers, desperate to escape abusive spouses, turn to her for help—sometimes with ulterior motives. Geeta must protect her reputation and livelihood while navigating the fragile line between empowerment and danger.
The story follows Geeta’s struggle to maintain her carefully crafted independence, revealing how a woman’s resilience can both shield and expose her in a close‑knit community.
First publish date: 2023
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction
Authors: Parini Shroff
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