{"product_id":"swallowing-the-sun-a-novel-lakshmi-murdeshwar-puri","title":"Swallowing the Sun: A Novel - Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003eSwallowing the Sun\u003c\/b\u003e is an epic feat of remembering and storytelling, marking one of the most memorable debut novels in recent years. Richly imaginative and exquisitely told, this compelling narrative recreates one of the most tumultuous periods in modern Indian history—the struggle for Independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSynopsis:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,2\"\u003eThe story unfolds through the eyes of its feisty young heroine, Malati, whose steeliness and fearlessness enable her to defy the constricting patriarchal traditions of her time. As a young girl in a Maharashtra village, Malati pushes societal boundaries, backed by her progressive father. Alongside her sister Kamala, they constantly challenge limitations, eventually becoming the first women in their family to attend college.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,3\"\u003eTheir journey takes them to Bombay, a hotbed of political ferment and independence battles. As Malati is whirled along by the irresistible current and excitement of the freedom movement, she must also negotiate the complex realities of everyday life—navigating love, deep loss, failure, and compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,4\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,1,4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSwallowing the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a beautifully textured portrait of courage, identity, and the high stakes of personal and national liberation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52302199816475,"sku":null,"price":764.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/9788119635863.MAIN.jpg?v=1780729833","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/products\/swallowing-the-sun-a-novel-lakshmi-murdeshwar-puri","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}