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When a delicate girl from a humble fishing village catches the eye of a nearby aristocrat, she is soon thrust into an arranged marriage that takes her far from the comforting sounds of the sea and her mother’s hands. The transition from a modest coastal home to a sprawling city manor introduces her to an unfamiliar realm of etiquette, splendor, and subtle oppression.
Through the guidance of her maidservant, she gradually uncovers the hidden realities of her husband’s life and motivations, confronting doubts about his true feelings and the broader social structures that treat women as property. The narrative follows her painful yet transformative journey toward self‑awareness and maturity amid a society that differentiates between those who issue orders and those who obey.
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Pramoedya Ananta Toer
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