“Girlhood was as ephemeral as a drop of water on a lily pad. Soon I'd have to leave all that I loved- parents, sister, palace, garden, the healing house- to take my place in another family, which I must then call mine.”
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The Forest of Enchantments
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Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is an Indian-American author renowned for her rich body of work. Her writings primarily focus on themes of women, immigration, and multiculturalism, encompassing novels, poetry, and essays. more
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