Born in the Raj era under British rule, Vidhya grows up observing her father fight for a free India. She witnesses catastrophic flooding as a result of deforestation by order of a powerful English company, and begins to understand the importance of preserving the forest. When Vidhya uncovers a conspiracy that puts her in great jeopardy, she courageously leads a group of women on a non-violent protest and they embrace the trees. But at what cost?
Publisher: Foreshore Publishing
ISBN: 9781739394929
Number of pages: 314
A wonderful book that taught me so much about an aspect of colonialism I wasn't really aware of - strong women fighting for survival and for nature. A really enjoyable read.
The book brings alive the issue of deforestation in India through a moving family story. Beginning in 1915, the content centres around Vidya who courageously puts herself at the head of a group of women who march and... More
I received a copy of this "historical eco-thriller" as a member of Foreshore Publishing's Book Club. I was not asked to write a review, but felt compelled to do so. What a marvellous, deeply engrossing... More
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