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The book follows Nisha, a shy twelve‑year‑old, as she and her Hindu family flee their home amid the chaos of the 1947 Partition of India. Struggling to adapt and find her voice, Nisha turns to a diary, through which she writes to the memory of her deceased Muslim mother. The diary becomes a window into her inner life and a testament to the resilience of families torn apart by conflict.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Veera Hiranandani
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