Description
A young woman, Meera, inherits a mysterious touchstone from her sagacious grandfather—an amulet said to transform copper into gold. As she clings to the promise of sudden change, her hopes collide with the hard realities of a world where wealth is guarded by those who trade in influence, including the formidable Cow House Five and the ambitious Seth Samsundarji. In a story shaped by devotion, resilience, and moral choice, Meera’s struggle becomes a lens on how power is pursued—and how women build solidarity when the stakes are survival. Blending mythic wonder with social realism, Bhabani Bhattacharya crafts a compelling portrait of aspiration under pressure, where “gold” is as much about dignity and agency as it is about metal.
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hardcover
Ind-Us
Published Jan 1, 1984
280 pages
ISBN: 9780865782556
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First Published
1960
Language
eng
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