A Disobedient Girl: A Novel

A Disobedient Girl: A Novel
- ISBN13: 9781439101957
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In one of the most impressive debuts of the year, Ru Freeman offers us a mesmerizing tale set in her native Sri Lanka of two women, strangers to one another, whose destinies are inextricably and tragically bound.

In her heart, Latha knows that she was not meant to be a servant. She was born for finer things like the rosesmelling Lux soap she steals, the glasses of fresh lime juice that she helps herself to, and the brand new shoes she begs for. But her fate is dictated by the Vithanages, the family she has been working for since she was five years old. We follow Lathaâ€™s story for thirty years as she fights for her dignity and navigates the loss of her innocence, competing with Thara Vithanageâ€”a girl her own age who enjoys every freedom that Latha yearns for but is denied, including the love of an ordinary boy. Interwoven with Lathaâ€™s story is the tale of Biso, a devoted mother who has decided to leave her coastal Southern town and escape from her abusive husband, taking her three young children with her. But her journey toward a better life in the mountains results in a series of devastating missteps that connects her life with that of Lathaâ€™s in an unexpected and heartbreaking way. A Disobedient Girl is a compelling exploration of personal desire set against the volatile backdrop of class and prejudice as two women journey toward their future, united by a shared history but separated by different fates.

Country	USA
Author	Ru Freeman
Binding	Hardcover
EAN	9781439101957
ISBN	1439101957
Label	Atria Books
Manufacturer	Atria Books
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	384
PublicationDate	2009-07-21
Publisher	Atria Books
ReleaseDate	2009-07-21
Studio	Atria Books

A Disobedient Girl: A Novel

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