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The bandit queens, Parini Shroff

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The bandit queens

Parini Shroff

Five years ago, Geeta lost her no-good husband. As in, she actually lost him - he walked out on her and she has no idea where he is. But in her remote village in India, rumour has it that Geeta killed him. And it's a rumour that just won't die. It turns out that being known as a 'self-made' widow comes with some perks. No one messes with her, harasses her or tries to control (ahem, marry) her. It's even been good for business - no one dares to not buy her jewellery. Freedom must look good on Geeta, because now other women are asking for her 'expertise,' making her an unwitting consultant for husband disposal. And not all of them are asking nicely. With Geeta's dangerous reputation becoming a double-edged sword, she has to find a way to protect the life she's built - but even the best-laid plans of would-be widows tend to go awry. What happens next sets in motion a chain of events that will change everything, not just for Geeta, but for all the women in their village

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