{"product_id":"mahashweta-9780143103295","title":"Mahashweta","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Sudha Murty\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: India Penguin\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: India Penguin\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Romance - Medical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Anupama looked into the mirror and shivered with shock. A small white patch had now appeared on her arm.' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Anupama's fairytale marriage to Anand falls apart when she discovers a white patch on her foot and learns that she has leukoderma. Abandoned by her uncaring in-laws and insensitive husband, she is forced to return to her father's home in the village. The social stigma of a married woman living with her parents, her stepmother's continual barbs and the ostracism that accompanies her skin condition force her to contemplate suicide. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Determined to rebuild her life against all odds, Anupama goes to Bombay where she finds success, respect and the promise of an enduring friendship. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMahashweta\u003c\/i\u003e is an inspiring story of courage and resilience in a world marred by illusions and betrayals. This poignant tale offers hope and solace to the victims of the prejudices that govern society even today.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"India Penguin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45085032480919,"sku":"9780143103295","price":195.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780143103295.webp?v=1769201716","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/mahashweta-9780143103295","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}