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Set in a historical era of British Raj in India, a story of two women's struggles and sacrifices before, during and after the W.W.2. Annie survives the trauma of neglect and abuse in her childhood but finds love in her husband Peter, an army officer who is sent to India under the imperial Raj to control the constant threats of mutinies erupting all over India during "Quit India" movements. After spending six years of their marriage in India, Annie loses Peter to a local woman who finds Peter half dead in the attack from the freedom fighters. Peter in the state of amnesia don't recognize Annie and chooses to be with his caretaker Miriam. Devastated and desolate Annie finds solace in Peter's friend and fellow army officer Suraj who helps her through the ordeal. Suraj, a valiant and adept army officer is sent to fight the Japanese in Malaysia during WW2 and is badly wounded. From the P.O.W. camp he is handed to Indian revolutionaries to fight against the British. Suraj, who realizes the exploitation and atrocities of the British, turns rebellious and joins the Indian national army formed by the freedom fighters. Suraj's wife Maya who lives in a village with her two daughters and elderly in-laws desperately wants a son. Her attempts to have a son fail tragically when complications in pregnancy lead to hysterectomy. Fear of losing Suraj's inheritance to his mean nephews for lack of male heir leaves Maya no option but to marry her husband off to another woman in a hope for a son. Back in England Annie unprepared for racial prejudices in civil world gives birth to Suraj's son Charlie. She carries the burden of shame and scorn but with Mary's support, raises her son single handedly. During W.W.2, when all single women had to be registered and sent to help in war causes, she marries her second husband Joe who also gets killed in the war. Annie who has kept her son a secret from Suraj all her life, feels obligated to discl

Born in India, raised in England, and currently residing in California with my wonderful husband of thirty years, I am a mother of three adult children who have flown away, leaving the nest empty. My new adoptive family of two dogs and a cat keep me company these days. They are far less demanding, which is a blessing. This book was totally inspired by real heroes in my family. I wanted to share my incontestable experience of cultural backgrounds of three continents and the ethnicity, richness, and incredible history with readers from all walks of life. My debut novel is a tribute to my amazing mother who motivated me with this project. Listening to her stories made me want to capture the moments on paper. I hope I was able to do justice to her vision. I am an avid reader and have a B.A. degree with honors in English. I enjoy being a member of a couple of local book clubs. I enjoy vacationing with my family and friends and love entertaining and socializing. I simply love life.