A Disobedient Girl
By Ru FreemanIn 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 Latha's story for thirty years as she fights for her dignity and navigates the loss of her innocence, competing with Thara Vithanage--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 Latha'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 Latha'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.
show more
Book details
- Hardcover
- 374 pages
- English
- 1439101957
- 9781439101957
About Ru Freeman
ru freeman was Read More about Ru Freeman
More Books By Ru Freeman
People who bought this also bought
Shades of Light: A Spiritual Memoir, A Mother and Daughter's Pathway to God
Used Book
Retire Worry-Free: Money-Smart Ways to Build the Nest Egg You'll Need
Used Book
The John Wooden Pyramid of Success: The Authorized Biography, Philosophy and Ultimate Guide to Life, Leadership, Friendship and Love of the Greatest Coach in the History of Sports
Used Book
Signspotting : Absurd and Amusing Signs from Around the World by Doug Lansky
Used Book
Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships
Like New
Genius and Lust: A Journey Through the Major Writings of Henry Miller
Used Book
American Renaissance: Art and Expression in the Age of Emerson and Whitman
Used Book
Food Rules: The Stuff You Munch, Its Crunch, Its Punch and Why You Someti: Stuff You Munch, Its Crunch, Its Punch, and Why You Sometimes Lose Your Lunch
Used Book
The National and Religious Song Reader : Patriotic, Traditio
Used Book
Dialogue and Literature: Apostrophe, Auditors, and the Collapse of Romantic Discourse
Used Book