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A beautifully descriptive historical novel set in 1932, around 12-year old Leela and her life in Mysore. The details are never boring and contribute enormously to the world building. The story also delves into the changing attitudes of people towards British Rule at a pivotal moment in the freedom movement. In today’s context, this title makes for an essential read that helps us think of the many ways that contributed to achieve the freedom of self-governance and how different parts of the country imagined and participated in it.