Publisher's Synopsis
The Bengali Hindu family at the core of the novel lives in East Pakistan at the time of the revolt and battle for self-determination. The Pakistani army used terrible crimes and widespread murder to quell the protests. One woman lost her father and brother, while another lost her spouse and son. The women made a promise to flee to another country and fight for survival after being mistreated by the army multiple times.However, living conditions in refugee camps abroad were not any better. They battled for the respect they really earned.
