Labeled a husband-killer, Geeta finds freedom in her fearsome reputation—until other women demand her help. A darkly comic village thriller.
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Labeled a husband-killer, Geeta finds freedom in her fearsome reputation—until other women demand her help. A darkly comic village thriller.
Geeta's no-good husband disappeared five years ago. She didn't kill him, but everyone thinks she did--no matter how much she protests. But she soon discovers that being known as a "self-made" widow has some surprising perks. No one messes with her, no one threatens her, and no one tries to control (ahem, marry) her. It's even been good for her business; no one wants to risk getting on her bad side by not buying her jewelry. Freedom must look good on Geeta, because other women in the village have...
will contain mild spoilers
Graphic on-page sexual assault; little consensual romantic content
On-page murders and beatings; graphic domestic violence scenes
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Alcoholism is a recurring theme among abusive husbands
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No fantasy magic present
No occult or demonology content present
Patriarchy, caste discrimination, and gender inequality are central
Suicide-related content present
Graphic domestic violence and SA; brief child abuse; animal cruelty
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